1
as in intensified
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in enlightened
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
1
as in improved
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in heightened
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in sweetened
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enhanced
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Celsius also touted its partnership with PepsiCo, allowing annual contract value to double, enhanced execution and international expansion as a significant long-term opportunity.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
On top of that, may be subject to penalties of up to $15,000, TSA PreCheck eligibility could be revoked for at least 5 years, and you may be required to undergo enhanced screening in the future.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday night, Courtney will bring Mystic resident Lee Burdette Williams, whose household was affected by the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Each senators' office received an additional $750,000 to pay for enhanced security measures, including at their residences.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Southern Indiana faces an enhanced risk of severe weather, including isolated tornadoes and damaging winds.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Moderna resisted, but agreed to provide test subjects with enhanced disclosures on its informed consent form, to which the FDA assented.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The company promises enhanced safety features that empower teens to have more independence and can give parents a break from always being the default driver.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The environmental benefits are further enhanced when renewable fuels such as biomethane and biogas are used.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The rich chocolate flavoring, enhanced with coffee, balances the light, fluffy buttercream frosting.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The product assortment will be enhanced, as well.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
There is ample empirical data showing that TVOD and all streaming revenue are not materially enhanced at 17 or 30 days post-theatrical release compared to 45 or 60 days post-theatrical release.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In the meantime, the Danish firm is also investing in enhanced cable protection technology, according to Offshore Energy.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Celsius also touted its partnership with PepsiCo, allowing annual contract value to double, enhanced execution and international expansion as a significant long-term opportunity.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
On top of that, may be subject to penalties of up to $15,000, TSA PreCheck eligibility could be revoked for at least 5 years, and you may be required to undergo enhanced screening in the future.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday night, Courtney will bring Mystic resident Lee Burdette Williams, whose household was affected by the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Each senators' office received an additional $750,000 to pay for enhanced security measures, including at their residences.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Southern Indiana faces an enhanced risk of severe weather, including isolated tornadoes and damaging winds.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Moderna resisted, but agreed to provide test subjects with enhanced disclosures on its informed consent form, to which the FDA assented.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The company promises enhanced safety features that empower teens to have more independence and can give parents a break from always being the default driver.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
How has being in love enhanced your artistic practice?
—Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The environmental benefits are further enhanced when renewable fuels such as biomethane and biogas are used.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The rich chocolate flavoring, enhanced with coffee, balances the light, fluffy buttercream frosting.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The product assortment will be enhanced, as well.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
There is ample empirical data showing that TVOD and all streaming revenue are not materially enhanced at 17 or 30 days post-theatrical release compared to 45 or 60 days post-theatrical release.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Adjective
-
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
-
In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
In a more enlightened world, the Northmen might meet once a year in Greenland, not Davos, to address Russian–Western tensions and discuss their common European future.—
Andrew Day,
Washington Post,
23 Jan. 2026
-
In Lively’s version of events, Baldoni was an egotistical, posturing actor, who tried to present himself as an enlightened male feminist.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Knights improved to 2-0 in their pool games and earned the right to move on to the next round.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Pitchbook’s Zabelin said the company is valued at more than $10 billion, adding that Mercor and its competitors’ high values show investors think services like human feedback and expert testing of AI models are becoming a permanent and essential part of how AI systems are built and improved.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Two shows, much of it improvised, will be staged at The Conrad in La Jolla next Sunday and that heightened, in-the-moment energy transmits to the audience.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The polarized response to the Super Bowl halftime show was heightened by the president signaling his strong distaste for Bad Bunny both before and after the game.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Instead, choose a plain or lightly sweetened yogurt and add your own toppings.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The David Ellison company Tuesday sweetened its hostile takeover offer for Warner in its latest attempt to derail the company’s agreement with Netflix.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Both expect their rivalry to stay civilized.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
-
And that was the one that ended up being a really civilized breakup.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But throughout this first season, the show’s writers have added to and enriched Martin’s material in ways that have deepened the characters and the meaning.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
-
China also is a critical enabler of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and has reportedly deepened its cooperation with Moscow, particularly for dual-use components and critical minerals used in Russian drone production.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
