ADVANCEMENTS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

advancements

noun

plural of advancement

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a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew

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an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years

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forward movement in time or place wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes

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Recent Examples of advancements Under Ternus' leadership, the hardware engineering team has also made significant advancements to AirPods, including active noise cancellation and an all-in-one health system. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Fortunately, with the rapid advancements in AI, researchers are now able to make progress on new frontiers. — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Dolly has long been a champion of advancements in the medical field, particularly amid donating $1 million to COVID vaccine research during the coronavirus pandemic, which many have cited as a key monetary driver in funding the Moderna vaccine. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026 Students can explore pathways in agricultural business, agricultural science, animal science, forestry and natural resources, ornamental horticulture, plant and soil science, agricultural technologies and advancements, and agricultural mechanics. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Technological advancements are driving unprecedented demand while structural limitations on capacity (not management planning around pricing power) are preventing supply from being anywhere close to meeting demand. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 District Superintendent Monica Schroeder noted the various technologies and advancements at the school, including even the lights — the days of bright, buzzing overhead lights are over, with lights that can be dimmed. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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Teixeira's decisive performance suggests potential future opportunities in Misfits Boxing or bare-knuckle promotions, while concerns were raised about Rua taking further punishment in striking contests.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Their trade-in programs and other promotions reduce the final cost to consumers.

— Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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Generation 8 of the platform offers a strong torso, arms, and head on a wheeled platform, with significant improvements in manufacturability and sensor data.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of improvements

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Bottom line Earlier this year, the bears thought advances in AI models could disintermediate CrowdStrike.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Electric powertrains have fewer moving parts than internal combustion engines, and advances in batteries, motors, software, and contract manufacturing have lowered some barriers to entry.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of advances

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The domestic supply shortfall for wafers manufactured using advanced processes of 7 nanometres (nm) and below is projected to fall from 92% in 2025 to 34% by 2035, according to the investment bank.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Leaders can maintain alumni relationships, make re-entry culturally acceptable and ensure hiring processes do not automatically treat departure as disloyalty.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of processes

Noun

Its Learning Commons integration allows teachers to build resources around local academic standards and the learning progressions beneath them.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Three plays later, on a fourth and one, Bennett went through his progressions and lofted a pass over several defenders to a diving Scott for a 16-yard gain.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressions

Noun

Engineers will use that event to continue evaluating the rocket as development progresses.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The weather service encouraged monitoring forecasts as the afternoon progresses and to be alert for any possible flood warnings.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026

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