as in advance
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvement
The federal government gives nothing for day-to-day operations, but the MTA does receive more than $2 billion annually for capital improvements, primarily for repair work to keep the system functional and safe.
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Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
And a new management company stepped in earlier this year, which has led to an improvement in conditions.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
With the jobs and homes coming to district 8 are bringing great opportunities for street, roads, side walk improvement.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
With 3rd overall draft pick Drake Maye expected to take a big leap in year two, this offense could see a ton of improvement.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
And a new management company stepped in earlier this year, which has led to an improvement in conditions.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
With the jobs and homes coming to district 8 are bringing great opportunities for street, roads, side walk improvement.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
With 3rd overall draft pick Drake Maye expected to take a big leap in year two, this offense could see a ton of improvement.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
Noun
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While cancellation options are available in advance of the other three periods—broadly speaking, advertisers may back out of between 25% and 50% of their Q1, Q2 and Q3 upfront allocations—the ontological status of fall buys is a lot less equivocal.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no sign outside Hurdle’s San Diego salon, but despite the low profile, her Instagram page warns that she’s usually booked months in advance.—
Lindsy Van Gelder,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The announcement marks the first advancement toward a full agreement that was thrown into jeopardy by rounds of tense talks and Zelensky's disastrous White House visit in February.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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During the 2024 election, young voters were one of the key areas where Trump made a breakthrough, significantly overperforming recent GOP presidential candidates with voters under 30 years old.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, its valuation, which is more than 140 times its earnings, can in large part be interpreted as a bet that the company will have new technology breakthroughs beyond just selling EVs.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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The city’s investments and partnerships have led to reductions in crime, student improvements in the classroom, and the development of a health clinic set to open this summer, Crain said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is similar to what the Aurora City Council approved last month for the Abbey Meadows townhouse development by Lennar Homes, which is next to the proposed Harvest Point subdivision.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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