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
Phase 5 includes more support columns, drainage improvements, new retaining walls and native plants, according to SANDAG.
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The company said merchants using MCF have reported an average 19 percent boost to sales, alongside reductions in out-of-stock-rates and a 12 percent improvement in inventory turnover.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This is an all-star team of nominees that are well positioned to navigate PFG through operational improvements and a strategic evaluation.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2025
The sun conjunct Mercury, however, heightens and emphasizes the methodical essence of Virgo, bringing focus to practicality, analysis and improvement.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
The company said merchants using MCF have reported an average 19 percent boost to sales, alongside reductions in out-of-stock-rates and a 12 percent improvement in inventory turnover.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This is an all-star team of nominees that are well positioned to navigate PFG through operational improvements and a strategic evaluation.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2025
The sun conjunct Mercury, however, heightens and emphasizes the methodical essence of Virgo, bringing focus to practicality, analysis and improvement.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvement
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Thanks to advances in the category—stronger adhesive, sleeker designs, more varied sizing—fake nails have never looked better and lasted longer.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liquid-fuel challenges and advances Liquid-fuel ICBMs are known for their heavy payloads and extended range but are traditionally difficult to maintain in a constant state of readiness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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An opportunity for career advancement presents itself as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have pulled off a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of quantum physics into new territory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even more importantly, the break-up of Intel will go a long way to giving the United States the semiconductor ecosystem that underpins every happy scenario for software breakthroughs that benefit the American people and the world.—
Charlene Barshefsky,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The application comes after an unrelated one was filed in June 2024 seeking a coastal development permit to tie two lots together and build five new 1,494-square-foot two-story duplexes at 1271 and 1277 Cave St.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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This increase followed positive developments that reignited investor confidence, although the stock is still considerably behind the S&P 500’s 12% year-to-date rise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvement. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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