evolutions

noun

plural of evolution
as in developments
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 evolutions The characters Alex and Cole underwent their own evolutions as love interests. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Fast-forward to 2026, and the actress behind Lizzie—aka, Hilary Duff—has gone through several personal and professional evolutions in her lifetime. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 These educational crises—combined with evolutions in technology and culture—have rendered the experience of reading fiction, let alone poetry, a dispensable element of human life. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Over the course of the ensuing four-plus decades, cable jewelry -- in all its evolutions iterations -- is synonymous with the brand. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 This collection presents 208 artworks made during a period defined by evolutions in science, philosophy and mechanization. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolutions
  1. developments
  2. progresses
  3. progressions
  4. expansions
Noun
  • The latest developments in the trial, including the defense's attempt to remove a juror.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As City surveyed the market for forward options last week, several sources familiar with Alvarez’s situation indicated that his former side monitored developments to see whether a return would be possible, but did not receive any encouragement.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • Engineers will use that event to continue evaluating the rocket as development progresses.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The weather service encouraged monitoring forecasts as the afternoon progresses and to be alert for any possible flood warnings.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • And Beckham surged onto the 53-man roster with late camp production, while Slayton seemed to become an afterthought in quarterback progressions and targets and in usage, dressing and playing the first half of that final exhibition.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its Learning Commons integration allows teachers to build resources around local academic standards and the learning progressions beneath them.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of progressions
Noun
  • The expansions at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital are focused on two fast-growing regions of Michigan.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As artificial intelligence usage increases rapidly, data center construction and expansions are rising to meet the need at the same time there is rising bipartisan concern locally and nationally about that growth.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Evolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolutions. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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