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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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as in intensified
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as in enlightened
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Recent Examples of enhanced
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron responded to the robbery by ordering an acceleration of enhanced security measures at the museum.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The enhanced ObamaCare subsidies are the crux of the ongoing shutdown, which has reached 22 days with no end in sight.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
Dhillon, of Covered California, said monthly premiums would spike $85 on average for those earning less than $62,600 per year, and $502 on average for those earning more, if the enhanced tax credit expires.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
An enhanced version of vitamin K could help reverse brain damage from Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The building will also have improved lighting and enhanced building security.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Marquee Nightclub, a fixture of Las Vegas nightlife, has been newly renovated with sleek interiors and enhanced production.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Democrats demand that any stopgap bill include additional spending on health-care protections, including an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that are due to expire at year’s end.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The 8-mm manual focusing lens has a resolution of 256 × 192 pixels, which can be enhanced to simulate 512 × 384 pixels.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
All these activities are enhanced by the world-class, award-winning amenities at Red Ledges, beginning with the scenic, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, which showcases winding canyons, dramatic red rock cliffs, and stunning mountain vistas.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
For over 100 years, presidents have enhanced the White House, preserving its legacy as a symbol of our nation.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
On the chopping block More than 22 million people received Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies that are set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
They were enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic and are currently set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
Cordelia Tuan, 32, of Detroit, who spoke outside of the Central Station, also raised concern with the shutdown and the ending of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies being fought over amid it.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Investigators enhanced the video’s audio to reduce background noise, hoping someone might recognize the woman’s voice.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Those enhanced credits are slated to expire at the end of this year absent action by Congress, with estimates predicting that premium payments for ACA plan participants could more than double as a result.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron responded to the robbery by ordering an acceleration of enhanced security measures at the museum.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The enhanced ObamaCare subsidies are the crux of the ongoing shutdown, which has reached 22 days with no end in sight.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
Dhillon, of Covered California, said monthly premiums would spike $85 on average for those earning less than $62,600 per year, and $502 on average for those earning more, if the enhanced tax credit expires.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
An enhanced version of vitamin K could help reverse brain damage from Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The building will also have improved lighting and enhanced building security.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Marquee Nightclub, a fixture of Las Vegas nightlife, has been newly renovated with sleek interiors and enhanced production.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Democrats demand that any stopgap bill include additional spending on health-care protections, including an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that are due to expire at year’s end.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The new sedan also integrates BYD’s latest Tianshen C driver-assistance suite, which adds adaptive cruise, lane-centering, and enhanced safety automation to support more comfortable long-distance driving.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The 8-mm manual focusing lens has a resolution of 256 × 192 pixels, which can be enhanced to simulate 512 × 384 pixels.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
All these activities are enhanced by the world-class, award-winning amenities at Red Ledges, beginning with the scenic, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, which showcases winding canyons, dramatic red rock cliffs, and stunning mountain vistas.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
For over 100 years, presidents have enhanced the White House, preserving its legacy as a symbol of our nation.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
On the chopping block More than 22 million people received Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies that are set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
They were enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic and are currently set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
Cordelia Tuan, 32, of Detroit, who spoke outside of the Central Station, also raised concern with the shutdown and the ending of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies being fought over amid it.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Investigators enhanced the video’s audio to reduce background noise, hoping someone might recognize the woman’s voice.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Verb
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Fingers crossed that the new-and-improved movie theater will A) actually exist and B) have an ICEE machine.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Japan was up 2 percent to 474 million euros against exceptional high tourism in 2024, particularly in the first half, and the region improved in the third quarter, driven by both solid local and increased tourist demand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Negotiations between the Nuggets, Braun, and Duffy intensified over the weekend, culminating in an agreement that satisfied both sides.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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But the Russian leader hasn’t shown any interest in meeting with Zelenskyy and Moscow has only intensified its bombardment of Ukraine.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It can be enjoyed plain, sweetened, or with a squeeze of lemon.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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This casserole, from our 1991 recipe collection, has a classic sweet potato filling, but it’s sweetened with apple butter for a richer, more concentrated flavor.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In line with enlightened ideas of the time, military engineers were assigned to lay out a precise urban grid which is still visible today.—
Miquel Ros,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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But more enlightened self-interest won out.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the weeks after, decks of cards spotlighting other CEOs and executives circulated on social media, which heightened the threat climate as did Mangione’s public reception as quasi vigilante, Kucera said.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The lighthearted moment played against a trending audio that only heightened its comedic touch.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting and arraigned on Sept. 16 on seven felony charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The man Smith is facing charges of capital murder and aggravated assault, sheriff’s records show.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Gauls had been described as barbarians by Julius Caesar and Livy, but now had become these Ur people, far more ancient and civilized than their ancient Roman detractors.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Moon, high on ayahuasca, crashes a plane into their territory, effectively disappearing himself from civilized society.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Canada and Mexico have deepened ties, including promising to boost bilateral trade.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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And today, many economic analysts and historians argue that high tariff legislation passed back in that period, called the Smoot-Hawley tariff, greatly deepened the depression and prevented economic recovery.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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