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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
How has your evolution of him and the political landscape he’s created changed over the years?
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Embrace the upheaval as a catalyst for your fate and personal evolution.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Angham is, after all, a towering figure in Arabic music, an extraordinary voice whose career bridges the classical foundations of Arabic song with its modern evolution over two dozen studio albums.
—Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
The idea has its roots in the nearly 2 decades Hazen has spent documenting the evolution of minerals—the crystalline building blocks of rocks.
—Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Embrace the upheaval as a catalyst for your fate and personal evolution.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Angham is, after all, a towering figure in Arabic music, an extraordinary voice whose career bridges the classical foundations of Arabic song with its modern evolution over two dozen studio albums.
—Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
The idea has its roots in the nearly 2 decades Hazen has spent documenting the evolution of minerals—the crystalline building blocks of rocks.
—Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
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Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have made some progress with thinning and prescribed burns in forests, but much more needs to be done after decades of fire suppression has allowed too much dead wood and brush to build up, especially with climate change increasing temperatures, Stephens said.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters have made great progress since then, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Monday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Studies have shown the positive effect that strength training can have on healthy bone development in kids, leading to a lower likelihood of fractures.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The mayor also said the city is excited and proud of the $200 million in long-term investments that are expected to drive economic development and provide other benefits for residents.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Showing evidence of these skills alongside your IT specialty will certainly put you a step above the rest in terms of progression.Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Black Ops 6’s Zombies builds on features introduced in previous games like Black Ops 3 (2015) and Black Ops Cold War (2020), allowing players to put together a comprehensive loadout before jumping into the game and upgrade skills over time with thorough progression systems.Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Over the past five years, California’s economy ranked 13th-best for the expansion of its gross domestic product – the broadest measurement of business output.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Disney's capital expenditures totaled $5.4 billion, primarily for theme park expansions and new attractions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Import Price Index will highlight changes in the cost of goods imported into the U.S., while retail sales data will offer a look into consumer spending patterns, a key driver of economic growth.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Participate in something that adds to your enthusiasm or points you in a direction that offers growth, higher qualifications and connections to people who can help you with your journey.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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