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
The new seats offer more space, personal entertainment, and eco-friendly amenities to enhance comfort on long-haul flights.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
What steps to follow when driving in the rain?
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The government has issued an expression of interest for this project, which will further enhance the BVI’s tourism, financial services and legal sectors, generating significant economic benefits.
—Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Fashion brands can evaluate whether Baden Bower’s model enhances or potentially compromises their brand narratives.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
What steps to follow when driving in the rain?
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The government has issued an expression of interest for this project, which will further enhance the BVI’s tourism, financial services and legal sectors, generating significant economic benefits.
—Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Fashion brands can evaluate whether Baden Bower’s model enhances or potentially compromises their brand narratives.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
Verb
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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According to Earnest's website, co-signers can improve their student's chances of getting approved by as much as five times.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The scrutiny then further intensified following a Thursday report from the Wall Street Journal citing a 50th birthday letter from Trump to Epstein that included an outline of a naked woman, sketched in marker, and Trump's signature.—
Mandy Taheri
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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This trend will only intensify as organizations recognize the strategic value AI delivers across every business function.—
Sateesh Seetharamiah,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Coke has sweetened its soda in the U.S. with high-fructose corn syrup since the 1980s, but cane sugar is a familiar product for the company as it's already used for soft drinks in markets like Mexico.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Trump is a noted fan of Diet Coke, a product line that is mainly sweetened with the artificial sweetener aspartame.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Beyond product, the brand is committed to deepening its physical presence in key markets.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Some want to deepen their work without managing others.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 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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Awareness of racial injustice was heightened, but five years later, there has been a backlash.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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As the threats heightened, her mother desperately searched for a way to protect her youngest daughter.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Along with smothered baked chicken, the smothered turkey tips, candied yams and pinto beans and rice might also hit the spot.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Sweeter styles feature flavors of ripe apricot, honey, candied citrus peel, and exotic spices, balanced by that signature acid snap.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Knowing whether the solution keeps your headcount neutral or—better yet—helps net some efficiency only strengthens your argument.—
Dave Merkel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For example, strengthening your biceps can enhance your ability to perform a pull-up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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