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as in intensified
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as in enlightened
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as in improved
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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as in heightened
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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as in sweetened
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhanced
The Editorial Board, Daily News, 20 May 2026
The MagFlow Air Magnetic uses premium ATL battery cells and offers enhanced safety and reliability features to prevent overheating.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that while the CDC Chicago Port Health Station at O'Hare conducts general infectious disease surveillance all the time, at the moment there is no enhanced screening being conducted for Ebola.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The Harris-Dawson motion would require LA28 to pay for enhanced city services in advance.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
At Dulles, near Washington, DC, DHS and CDC officials can conduct enhanced screening and monitoring to help prevent the disease from entering the United States.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
After the enhanced tax credits established during the pandemic expired last year, more people opted for plans with lower monthly bills and higher out-of-pocket commitments.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 May 2026
Health costs are a worry for many Americans, an issue compounded by recent cuts to Medicaid and the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies this year that sent some people’s premiums skyrocketing.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Kansas City, along with a large part of the region, is at an enhanced risk (Level 3 of 5), while most of the rest of Missouri is at a slight risk (Level 2 of 5).
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Ed Meza, Variety, 16 May 2026
ChatGPT Enterprise offers enhanced privacy protections, larger context windows, and administrative controls appropriate for law firms and legal departments handling confidential client information.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
This has further enhanced his powers of focus.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Not only was the show itself lively, but the audience also enhanced the experience with their cheers, praise and jokes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
At one point, there were six units in New York alone and around 60 worldwide, but currently, there is only the flagship on Jermyn Street in London, which Yedid said will be retained and enhanced.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Multiple intersections will be expanded and enhanced, chief among them being the one at Naperville Road and Diehl Road, which is to be widened and resurfaced, Travia said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Other potentially thorny negotiations are ahead, including the agreement with LA28 about reimbursement to the city for enhanced resources, such as the costs incurred for extra police, sanitation and other city services needed for the Olympics.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 20 May 2026
The MagFlow Air Magnetic uses premium ATL battery cells and offers enhanced safety and reliability features to prevent overheating.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that while the CDC Chicago Port Health Station at O'Hare conducts general infectious disease surveillance all the time, at the moment there is no enhanced screening being conducted for Ebola.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The Harris-Dawson motion would require LA28 to pay for enhanced city services in advance.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
At Dulles, near Washington, DC, DHS and CDC officials can conduct enhanced screening and monitoring to help prevent the disease from entering the United States.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
After the enhanced tax credits established during the pandemic expired last year, more people opted for plans with lower monthly bills and higher out-of-pocket commitments.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 May 2026
Health costs are a worry for many Americans, an issue compounded by recent cuts to Medicaid and the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies this year that sent some people’s premiums skyrocketing.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Kansas City, along with a large part of the region, is at an enhanced risk (Level 3 of 5), while most of the rest of Missouri is at a slight risk (Level 2 of 5).
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Verb
Herrero also sought to use practical effects throughout the film, including gunfire and explosions, often enhanced with visual effects.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 16 May 2026
ChatGPT Enterprise offers enhanced privacy protections, larger context windows, and administrative controls appropriate for law firms and legal departments handling confidential client information.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
This has further enhanced his powers of focus.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Not only was the show itself lively, but the audience also enhanced the experience with their cheers, praise and jokes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
At one point, there were six units in New York alone and around 60 worldwide, but currently, there is only the flagship on Jermyn Street in London, which Yedid said will be retained and enhanced.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Multiple intersections will be expanded and enhanced, chief among them being the one at Naperville Road and Diehl Road, which is to be widened and resurfaced, Travia said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Adjective
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Members of her staff are leaving; others are simply resistant to her ideas, noting, pragmatically, that the intensified focus on each patient will slow down their rounds and place undue pressure on the staff as a whole.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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His is a more enlightened era, but Hannes, lonely and withdrawn, doesn’t share his classmates’ interest in campus sit-ins and free love.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The mismatch between workers and available jobs—a key barometer of labor market stress—has actually improved since that moment, falling below its pre-pandemic level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The Canadiens haven’t lost consecutive games since mid-March, and improved their playoff record to 6-0 following a loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Through writing the screenplay and collaborating with Young and Johnson, Harris was able to flesh out these characters in a way that heightened the tragic undertones of their story.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Everything in this screen world is heightened, slightly off-kilter, but entirely plausible (with the exception being Ruby’s wretched body, still burning after all these years).—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Sugar People with hypertension should avoid foods and drinks that are sweetened with sugar.—
Karen Shackelford,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Better-tasting and better-for-you, these bran muffins are sweetened with maple syrup, tenderized with yogurt, and bake up light and fluffy in just 30 minutes.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the specific French dispensation—the idea that a man’s erotic life exists outside the moral world of his other obligations, that the wife and the mistress are a civilized arrangement, that desire is sovereign—this mythology did not make the crossing with me, or did not survive it intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meehan’s family soon moved to the Toures’ neighborhood, and the friendship deepened.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 left Moscow shunned on the global stage and heavily reliant on Beijing for trade due to Western sanctions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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