1
as in to improve
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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Recent Examples of enhance
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Polacek’s view of the future lies in recalibration, where, in his perspective, artificial intelligence should serve as an unseen vessel that enhances the human experience rather than overshadowing it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
This method enhances the sauce to a new depth of flavor, according to Massari.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Polacek’s view of the future lies in recalibration, where, in his perspective, artificial intelligence should serve as an unseen vessel that enhances the human experience rather than overshadowing it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
This method enhances the sauce to a new depth of flavor, according to Massari.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s dramatic 140-138 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Kaseya Center to improve to 3-0 on its four-game homestand.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Violence has intensified, humanitarian aid remains blocked, and political prisoners, including my mother, remain behind bars.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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These are sweetened with applesauce and bound together with almond butter (peanut butter also works).—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Congress members’ own backgrounds, largely shaped by selective public and private universities, only deepen the disconnect.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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This experience has deepened my faith and commitment to working for His kingdom as a true follower of Jesus Christ.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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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
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Having that rejection at the beginning of the movie sets the tone for my character where everything is just heightened.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The parade’s mission is to recognize veterans’ sacrifices and heighten community appreciation of military service, its website states.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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Warm, spicy notes from ground and candied ginger bring brightness to the rich, slightly bitter cocoa dough, while chunks of bittersweet chocolate add melty pockets of indulgence.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fresh lime juice: Avoid bottled lime juice, which just won't have the same brightness as freshly squeezed. Don't skip the garnish: Finish the drink with lime wedges, a sprig of mint, or candied ginger for extra flair.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys have made some head-scratching moves in 2025 dating back to the preseason, which have both strengthened the interior of the defensive line but also added confusion about the future of the unit.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative’s foundation addresses the problem of inconsistent and burdensome reporting by engaging the industry to define an optional (and non-exhaustive) questionnaire aimed at strengthening data quality and consistency while significantly reducing the administrative burden on suppliers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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