IMPROVEMENTS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

improvements

noun

plural of improvement

as in advances

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 improvements Generation 8 of the platform offers a strong torso, arms, and head on a wheeled platform, with significant improvements in manufacturability and sensor data. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Tax allocation districts are designated areas where a certain amount of property tax revenue growth is diverted away from governments and used to fund specific improvements within that district. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The town will unveil the renovations next month and the improvements include a new paint job on the interior of the historic building, a repaired 19th-century chalkboard pulley system and repair of the several small holes in the roof. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 He was appointed as a special advisor for water infrastructure after last year’s rupture and prepared a report for the government on improvements to alleviate the island’s water problems. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Any road improvements or development will be Velocity Arts’s responsibility, according to city documents, including widening Clare Road, paving 167th Street from Clare to I-35 and improving the Clare Road bridge over I-35. — Taylor O'Connor 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Included in the recent makeover are improvements to the labor and delivery unit, the obstetric recovery area and ultrasound room. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Damian Kevitt of Streets Are for Everyone told The Times that the improvements are necessary for all travelers’ safety — not just drivers. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Both the framework and GOLD EAGLE are actively being used to review frontier models as the technology advances, the White House has confirmed.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
As the portrait advances, the three men move deeper into a Europe ravaged by wars and uprisings.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of advances

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Under Ternus' leadership, the hardware engineering team has also made significant advancements to AirPods, including active noise cancellation and an all-in-one health system.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Fortunately, with the rapid advancements in AI, researchers are now able to make progress on new frontiers.

— Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of advancements

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Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Unlike previous versions of DLSS, which tend to improve performance and offer visual enhancements, DLSS 5 is designed primarily to make games look more realistic.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancements

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In response, Macron warned that if American companies can switch off access to breakthroughs like turning off a light, the value of these leading US innovators could itself be damaged.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Summary The quantum frontier is rapidly advancing, with 2025-2026 breakthroughs in logical qubits and error correction moving technology from labs to practical applications.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakthroughs

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Final design and engineering refinements for the Oceanside project are expected to continue through 2027.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Google says refinements to the Pixel Watch 5's GPS improve performance when tracking your location in big cities with skyscrapers.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of refinements

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

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