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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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Recent Examples of heighten
If stereotypes are to be believed, Cancer is the most emotional of the signs and the retrograde in this sign will just heighten the emotions.
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Ayrika L Whitney,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
On the contrary, this lunar transit is heightening our awareness of what feels balanced and just, and what isn’t.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Dragon fruit slices heighten a dish of ice cream (allowing its sweetness to take wing).
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Government officials feared that housing so many prisoners could create security problems and heighten fears among Americans at home.
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Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for heighten
Ayrika L Whitney,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
On the contrary, this lunar transit is heightening our awareness of what feels balanced and just, and what isn’t.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Dragon fruit slices heighten a dish of ice cream (allowing its sweetness to take wing).
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Government officials feared that housing so many prisoners could create security problems and heighten fears among Americans at home.
—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for heighten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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Hundreds of records have been broken, with many more set to fall as the heat intensifies Wednesday and Thursday.
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Health concerns intensify over smoke Residents have been voicing their concerns about the potential long-term environmental and health impacts caused by the large blaze.
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Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.
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On Saturday, following the progress on the peace deal, the austerity measures had been lifted, according to local media reports.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
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The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.
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In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Jake embraced his stepparent role wholeheartedly and helped raise Alex alongside Antonio and Rochelle.
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Communicate early, and friendships strengthen naturally.
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Practical choices now strengthen long-term confidence.
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This year’s religious Democrats support an expansive state with generous benefits that uplift the poor, because (to oversimplify a little) that’s what Jesus would have wanted.
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Grammy-winning, multiplatinum artist Olivia Rodrigo is launching a new music festival featuring an all-female lineup that seeks to empower collective impact and uplift organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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