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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

Example Sentences

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Improvements to your personal residence usually aren’t deductible because they’re considered capital improvements that raise the home’s value.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Improvements in the ability to confirm cases were required "across all of the geographic areas where it's impacting because we don't want people stuck in treatment centres if they don't have it", she said.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Improvements are also anticipated in several behaviors that influence cardiovascular health, including healthier eating, increased physical activity and reduced smoking.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

Because of its size, the Compass-Anywhere deal is subject to an antitrust review waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Improvements are made on these mobile homes every year.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck