improvements

NOUN

bettering; something bettered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance advancement change development enhancement gain growth increase progress recovery renovation revision rise upgrade

STRONG

amelioration amendment augmentation betterment civilization correction cultivation elevation enrichment furtherance meliorism preferment progression promotion rally reclamation rectification reformation regeneration upbeat

WEAK

upswing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease deterioration diminishment failure halt loss retreat retrogression stagnation stop stoppage

STRONG

demotion worsening

WEAK

damage diminishing harm hurt injury weakening

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improvements

AI is improving and adoption is growing much more quickly than with computers, and productivity improvements have been impressive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

A two-year budget would enhance planning for infrastructure improvements under another new requirement that the city adopt a Capital Infrastructure Plan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A follow-up report by the police watchdog in 2025 found the force had made a number of improvements, although it also highlighted cases where the Met did not try to find missing children.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Yes, there’s been improvement. But does anyone care? No,” said McDaniel, referring to losses overshadowing improvements he’s seen since Week 1.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Rooster Jim finished his instructions as he stepped back to admire the chicken coop improvements.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson