evolution

noun

ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən How to pronounce evolution (audio)
Definition of evolutionnext
as in progress
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 Keep the narrative tight on the evolution of cultural aspects, offer a decisive point of view, articulate the support needed from the board, identify where decisions are required and be ready for questions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The findings imply that some cosmological models may underestimate just how important the radiation emitted by stars and the chemical changes in gas around galaxies are to cosmic evolution. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Matt Hartman of the Center for Countering Digital Hate sees the deekfake issue as an evolution of an old problem. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 Pluto is the planet of evolution, but shedding old skin is never easy. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
  1. progress
  2. development
  3. progression
  4. expansion
  5. growth
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  • Notable Nigerian President Bola Tinubu made the case for an African rating agency, arguing that the Big Three misjudge African risk and that a homegrown agency could spot progress early, which the global firms would later confirm.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Moscow and Kyiv have intensified their aerial assaults as progress along the 750-mile front line has largely ground to a halt.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • The backstory Capella’s first Thai outpost shares the Chao Phraya Estate, a big-bucks development just downstream from the river’s major transport hub, with the Four Seasons Bangkok.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Challenging market conditions mean construction is yet to start at Grand Balaton, an upscale residential development in Balatonakarattya at the eastern end of the lake, about an hour's drive from central Budapest.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of development
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  • Many older adults turn to glucosamine to manage aging joints, but for individuals with mild cognitive impairment, the supplement could be linked to faster progression to Alzheimer’s disease.
    — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Both cavities also host the body’s largest concentrations of microbial cells, which amplifies their weight in disease development and progression.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of progression
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  • Over the next twenty years, the games and their expansion packs focused on historical events, alternate history and future conflicts.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The expansion gives Ultium Cells the ability to manufacture multiple cell chemistries and geometric form factors on the same campus.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of expansion
Noun
  • Meanwhile, job growth is in healthcare, construction, and management.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, is portrayed as a saintly figure who espouses a model of growth based on truth, patience, and moderation, much to the frustration of his pupil.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of growth

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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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