as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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as in enhanced
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say that footwear technology is the sole reason for the improved performance.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Hubble first imaged this cosmic phenomenon in 1997 and revisited it with an improved camera.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
With improved sensors and networking, helicopters would be allowed to stay further back and feed targeting data to drones and missiles.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Lamar Jackson now has plenty of weapons at his disposal and has an improved line.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Either way, landing with a team that’s played in five of the last seven Super Bowls — and needs an improved rush — isn’t a rough break.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The Chiefs had to escape this weekend with an improved ability to make an opposing quarterback uncomfortable.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
De Zerbi’s desire and clear message, plus injuries calming down, have led to two improved performances against Sunderland and Brighton.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Andrew Benintendi had three RBIs as Chicago improved to 6-4 in its last 10 games.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
During Radakovich’s tenure, the Hurricanes’ football team improved from 5-7 in 2022 to 10-2 in the 2025 regular season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Consumer postpaid phone churn was 90 basis points in Q1, a sequential improvement of 5 basis points from Q4, and improved further in March to below 85 basis points.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks softball team improved to 30-15 (11-7 Big) with a series win over UCF on Sunday.
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
People stop debating what can be changed and improved about the public sector and instead start to see it as something to be dismantled.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In 2025, researchers at KRISS ran an improved version of the same experiment using Kim’s diamond system and managed to re-create the strange structure.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say that footwear technology is the sole reason for the improved performance.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Hubble first imaged this cosmic phenomenon in 1997 and revisited it with an improved camera.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
With improved sensors and networking, helicopters would be allowed to stay further back and feed targeting data to drones and missiles.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Lamar Jackson now has plenty of weapons at his disposal and has an improved line.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Either way, landing with a team that’s played in five of the last seven Super Bowls — and needs an improved rush — isn’t a rough break.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The Chiefs had to escape this weekend with an improved ability to make an opposing quarterback uncomfortable.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
De Zerbi’s desire and clear message, plus injuries calming down, have led to two improved performances against Sunderland and Brighton.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Andrew Benintendi had three RBIs as Chicago improved to 6-4 in its last 10 games.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
During Radakovich’s tenure, the Hurricanes’ football team improved from 5-7 in 2022 to 10-2 in the 2025 regular season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Consumer postpaid phone churn was 90 basis points in Q1, a sequential improvement of 5 basis points from Q4, and improved further in March to below 85 basis points.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks softball team improved to 30-15 (11-7 Big) with a series win over UCF on Sunday.
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
People stop debating what can be changed and improved about the public sector and instead start to see it as something to be dismantled.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In early April, CDC scientists published the first large batch of data from advanced genetic sequencing of roughly 1,000 measles viruses that were circulating in the US last year.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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