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the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form
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Recent Examples of evolution
Laptop Deals The Chromebook Plus platform is the latest evolution of Google's virus-free and efficient operating system, optimized to run Gemini AI functionality at greater speed.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Reducing these agricultural practices could help curb the evolution and spread of H5N1.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
The drive characteristics are obvious evolutions of the learnings of current Mercedes models, especially the battery-electric G-Wagen.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
One of the best parts about being a fan of a megastar is watching their fashion evolution in real time.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Reducing these agricultural practices could help curb the evolution and spread of H5N1.
—Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
The drive characteristics are obvious evolutions of the learnings of current Mercedes models, especially the battery-electric G-Wagen.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
One of the best parts about being a fan of a megastar is watching their fashion evolution in real time.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
Noun
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Less milk means fewer essential calories and nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, potentially hindering their growth and development.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This is especially true with Mars — your traditional ruler — journeying through Cancer and your ninth house of travel, expansion and unknown territory.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Rising labor and supply costs, along with potential cost overruns, further diminish the chances of the tax hike fully funding the expansion.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the most significant source of that growth was new data centers, but other factors contributed, too.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a warming world, receding snowpack is expected to slow maple growth and cause root damage.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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