evolution

noun

ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən How to pronounce evolution (audio)
Definition of evolutionnext
as in progress
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form

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Recent Examples of evolution The movie is about how history can be not only a cycle but an evolution, moving us toward a better understanding of ourselves and each other. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The piece is inspired by the Spanish dance of the same name and its musical evolution through the new world. — Tom Barnas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 There also seems to be this kind of, like, evolutionary idea that pressure creates evolution. — Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Are they established at birth or sculpted by evolution over time? — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolution
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  1. progress
  2. development
  3. progression
  4. expansion
  5. growth
Noun
  • The communication between Ohtani and the team on injuries has been a work in progress in his third year with the Dodgers.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Years of integrating services, supported by money and the authority to require involvement, help explain Abu Dhabi’s progress.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of progress
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  • Walsh will contribute across collection development, campaign concepts, styling, brand imagery and creative storytelling, working alongside the Rebecca Taylor team.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Abell Diño-Cabrera, who heads Fire & Ice Media and runs the division’s film and TV development, production, positioning and sales work, will steer the alliance for the Philippine side.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • The progression to ordinary individuals sharing personal messages seems to have happened by chance.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Over-harvesting the donor area to achieve maximum density on day one can leave nothing for the repair that later progression demands.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of progression
Noun
  • Blue Origin’s expansion reflects the infrastructure demands of a higher launch cadence.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • During her State of the Union address on 16th September, President von der Leyen committed to overhauling single market rules by the end of next year and advancing EU Inc to streamline cross-border expansion.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of expansion
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  • Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Debt acts as a ceiling on private investment, further stifling growth.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of growth

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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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