as in increased
being at a higher level than average
there were heightened levels of lead in the drinking water
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as in intensified
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 lifted
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 heightened
Mehmet Guzel, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Your Spidey sense is heightened.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
It should never be taken for granted, even if the pressure on every match is heightened and there is no room to consider anything other than the next one.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In fact, for some reason, your own appreciation of your everyday world is heightened now, which is a blessing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
The Grupo Sur owners say their landlords exploited that process, knowing that city officials had heightened sensitivity to building safety issues after the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside left 98 people dead.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials about the spread of the rare, but deadly disease that attacks the lungs.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Bergman also knows how to keep the tension heightened, yet when to allow more fluidity for comic moments.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
This air of the otherworldly was only heightened during my visit in early January, when a layer of fresh snow glittered in the branches of every tree and blanketed every surface to lend the entire place an eerie hush.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
While Istanbul was not impacted, the devastation in southern Turkey heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.
—Mehmet Guzel, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Your Spidey sense is heightened.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
It should never be taken for granted, even if the pressure on every match is heightened and there is no room to consider anything other than the next one.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In fact, for some reason, your own appreciation of your everyday world is heightened now, which is a blessing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
The Grupo Sur owners say their landlords exploited that process, knowing that city officials had heightened sensitivity to building safety issues after the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside left 98 people dead.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials about the spread of the rare, but deadly disease that attacks the lungs.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Bergman also knows how to keep the tension heightened, yet when to allow more fluidity for comic moments.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
This air of the otherworldly was only heightened during my visit in early January, when a layer of fresh snow glittered in the branches of every tree and blanketed every surface to lend the entire place an eerie hush.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightened
Adjective
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On the earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li both cited internal statistics showing that AI recommendation algorithms are driving increased engagement and better returns for advertisers.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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When students completed the programs, many of them were saddled with debt but little or no increased earning potential.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Uncertainty reigns Amid intense political wrangling, there is still a possibility that tariffs are dropped, reduced or intensified.—
Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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As part of the plan, the United States immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and will resume security assistance to that country, which was invaded by Russia more than three years ago.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keep reading for the 12 items in his cart right now, including comfy joggers, elevated performance tees, and buttery-soft shorts from $41.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Wear these with a slinky tank and elevated sweats or wide-leg track pants to channel that active, moneyed energy. 5.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Deep divisions The angry scenes on Thursday highlighted divisions that have deepened since Netanyahu returned to power as head of a right-wing coalition at the end of 2022.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He was born and raised in southeast Missouri.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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Rodgers’ 43-yard pass to Lazard helped set up his four-yard touchdown pass to Adams, which raised the Jets lead to 25-13.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Building a community around these creators keeps engagement levels high and content flowing, as their audiences feel personally invested.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Plus, not everyone’s thrilled about tunnel construction disrupting high season traffic.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Select parlays have enhanced odds, giving customers the chance at larger winnings.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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There is evidence the skulls were significantly enhanced for the attachment of strong muscular jaws.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Heightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightened. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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