Synonyms for

Developments

Verb / dɪˈvelʌpmʌnts / Another word for developments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Developments are things that are new or that have been changed or improved.

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Common collocations

  • recent developments
  • significant developments
  • further developments
  • key developments
  • new developments
  • developments in
  • developments have
  • major developments

Word family

verb develop
adjective developing

Usage note

Often used to refer to new events or stages in a process or situation. Can be positive or negative depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. The city council approved several new developments in the downtown area.
  2. My uncle works in real estate and specializes in residential developments.
  3. The medical advancements in the last decade have been remarkable.
  4. The company made significant progress in reducing their carbon footprint.
  5. My mom made some improvements to our backyard by adding a new flower garden.

Quotes

  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
  • All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. - Calvin Coolidge
  • Development is a series of rebirths. - Maria Montessori

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