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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
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Premium Large Format screens also provide enhanced experiences.
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Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The Fourth of July will be here in a few weeks, and many police agencies across Lake County have announced enhanced patrols that will coincide with the holiday period.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The production design and costume design reveal a colorful world that feels ’60- inspired, where some children are genetically engineered for enhanced academic ability and the internet no longer exists for everyday human consumption.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Efficient workstation flow, location of periphery devices, new technologies, and streamlined designs are all featured in the new and enhanced workstations.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The Chicago area is now at a 2 out of 5 enhanced risk for severe weather.
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Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The league could determine Sorsby is subject to enhanced oversight and continued treatment as a condition of entry.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
The weather service said Kansas City is under an enhanced risk for severe storms that could produce golf ball sized hail.
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Kendrick Calfee
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
This is interesting because Creative Agent is only a couple of months old and it’s now enhanced to allow users of LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini and others to interact with it.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.
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Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The special will once again transform the New York skyline with a massive fireworks display synchronized to music and enhanced by new visual elements.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
The Dior store, located at 650 West 41st Avenue, has an exterior with a distinctive, elegant white marble facade in six finishes, which is enhanced by a graphic interpretation of cannage.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
And for anyone wondering, this photo hasn't been edited or enhanced at all.
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The law has been reauthorized and enhanced twice since then.
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W. Craig Vanderwagen,
STAT,
16 June 2026
Adjective
Some scientists have speculated that Heliconius’ extended adulthood is due to the insects consuming an enhanced diet, rather than relying purely on carbohydrates like other butterflies.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Premium Large Format screens also provide enhanced experiences.
—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The Fourth of July will be here in a few weeks, and many police agencies across Lake County have announced enhanced patrols that will coincide with the holiday period.
—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The production design and costume design reveal a colorful world that feels ’60- inspired, where some children are genetically engineered for enhanced academic ability and the internet no longer exists for everyday human consumption.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Efficient workstation flow, location of periphery devices, new technologies, and streamlined designs are all featured in the new and enhanced workstations.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The Chicago area is now at a 2 out of 5 enhanced risk for severe weather.
—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The league could determine Sorsby is subject to enhanced oversight and continued treatment as a condition of entry.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
The weather service said Kansas City is under an enhanced risk for severe storms that could produce golf ball sized hail.
—
Kendrick Calfee
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Verb
Both opted for rosy lips with a glossy finish—so chic—and a radiant complexion, enhanced by touches of peach blush.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
This is interesting because Creative Agent is only a couple of months old and it’s now enhanced to allow users of LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini and others to interact with it.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.
—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The special will once again transform the New York skyline with a massive fireworks display synchronized to music and enhanced by new visual elements.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
The Dior store, located at 650 West 41st Avenue, has an exterior with a distinctive, elegant white marble facade in six finishes, which is enhanced by a graphic interpretation of cannage.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
And for anyone wondering, this photo hasn't been edited or enhanced at all.
—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The law has been reauthorized and enhanced twice since then.
—
W. Craig Vanderwagen,
STAT,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Adjective
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The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
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During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
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Anti-Semitism has reappeared, in varying forms, in almost every diasporic society where Jews have flourished over the past two millennia, including societies that once seemed secure, enlightened, and permanent.
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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.
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The technology for delivery coordination improved.
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Accuracy, design, and comfort have improved with each generation.
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Exercise heightened caution during this period.
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Venice has always been a magnet for dreamers and creatives, but in the past few years, tensions have heightened as residents grapple with the effects of the sizable unhoused population in the area.
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Some Cuban Americans drink a version of mate that's sweetened and carbonated.
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Baklawa is the Lebanese version of the Greek baklava—a bit lighter and crispier, and sweetened with floral or citrus notes rather than honey.
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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.
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
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Today, however, after decades of angry seatbelt alarms and parking sensor shrieks, a polite musical chime almost seems civilized.
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Part of being a great city is acting civilized.
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My conscious connection to God has deepened.
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In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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