The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word YUPPIFIED
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More clues leading to the result YUPPIFIED
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The straight part
We know that "showing signs of improvement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing signs of improvement = yuppified.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does YUPPIFIED mean?
YUPPIFIED verb- To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele.