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as in to sweeten
to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

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Recent Examples of enhance Perfect for lining or filling in, the long-lasting formula locks in color and enhances the wear of your favorite lipsticks or glosses. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025 Trump's education agenda includes enhancing technological literacy. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 Rosemary oil may help hair grow due to compounds that improve blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair follicles, similar to how minoxidil works to enhance hair growth.1 Studies on rosemary's effectiveness for hair growth are limited. Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025 Swiss technology and steel fixtures enhance the security of the Beverly Hills property. Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enhance
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Verb
  • Sporting improved to 2-6-1 in MLS regular-season play, winning its second match of 2025.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
  • If each of us could do one small good deed daily, the world would be improved.
    Maria Zimina, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • President Trump’s recent ultimatum proposing U.S. recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea has intensified the diplomatic divide within Europe, forcing European capitals to choose between Kyiv or Washington.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • As the pope’s funeral approached, security around the Vatican intensified.
    Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • She's also sweetened her nail look significantly, opting for a soft pink manicure with what appears to be some 3D dewy details.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2025
  • These additives are typically found in sugary and artificially sweetened drinks.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • In today’s environment—where diners increasingly ask where food comes from—this trend gives operators a way to deepen authenticity, connection, and trust. #4 Diner Designed Menus that listen, meals that engage The rise of personalization isn’t new.
    Unilever Food Solutions Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Forecasters said the combination of drought stress and windy weather significantly heightens the risk of new outbreaks in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, PennLive reported.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The crisis heightened in September 2006, after the Gol Flight 1907 accident that killed all passengers and crew onboard.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Top the teeny-tiny treats with honey, icing, powdered sugar, or candied nuts, or leave them bare.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Subtle aromas of quince, ripe grapes, and a slight, candied Juicy Fruit gum-like sweetness add complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This experience strengthened my conviction in the impact of upskilling, talent development and strategic collaborations across industry, academia, nonprofits and government.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Lastly, the acquisition strengthens the company’s balance sheet and should allow for significant share repurchases over time.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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