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improved upon

ADJECTIVE
outdone
Synonyms


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Israel has also improved upon the F-35s, adding its own upgrades and capabilities and learning lessons from its combat use that it has shared with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 19, 2025

After a stripped down “Good Luck Charlie” came a series of songs whose live production elements, on top of exemplifying Abrams’ growing sense of playfulness as a performer, vastly improved upon their studio versions.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2024

I believe this salad cannot be improved upon as long as you start with a great watermelon.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2024

Lining up with a personal best of 3:30.59, the 23-year-old Hocker improved upon it by almost three seconds as leader Ingebrigtsen turned the screw in trademark fashion.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2024

There was nothing about him that could be improved upon.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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