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as in intensified
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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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Real estate investment trust Simon has released enhanced plans for Sagefield, a 100-acre luxury mall coming to Thompson's Station in Williamson County next year.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether to extend the enhanced ACA subsidies that cost taxpayers billions of dollars yearly poses a serious political conundrum for Republicans.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats have called on Republicans to negotiate on health care, particularly on extending enhanced ObamaCare subsidies that expire at the end of the year, before voting to fund the government.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The funding dispute centers on enhanced tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire by year’s end, threatening to significantly hike health care costs for millions of Americans.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The enhanced subsidies were a COVID-19 pandemic-era measure that a majority of Republicans have said is no longer needed.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Higher pixel density contributes to sharper images, clearer text, and enhanced detail, which means the AOC won’t stand up in side-by-side comparisons to 4K monitors like the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) and its 166 ppi.
—PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Travelers booking in the first-class car enjoy padded seating at a table and a vintage interior enhanced with Christmas decor.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Their performances will be enhanced by the immersive video environment.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Mamdani ran on a platform focused on affordable housing, free public transportation, expanded child care, and enhanced protections for immigrant communities.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
There is a sense of replay in the heightened and artificial diction with which Mateus has her cast bear witness, and this sense is enhanced by the painterly compositions that frame the speakers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 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
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
Adjective
The debut sportswear capsule showcases a market-ready alternative for conventional synthetics, offering enhanced comfort, additional performance and functionality as well as end-of-life solutions.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Real estate investment trust Simon has released enhanced plans for Sagefield, a 100-acre luxury mall coming to Thompson's Station in Williamson County next year.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether to extend the enhanced ACA subsidies that cost taxpayers billions of dollars yearly poses a serious political conundrum for Republicans.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats have called on Republicans to negotiate on health care, particularly on extending enhanced ObamaCare subsidies that expire at the end of the year, before voting to fund the government.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The funding dispute centers on enhanced tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire by year’s end, threatening to significantly hike health care costs for millions of Americans.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The enhanced subsidies were a COVID-19 pandemic-era measure that a majority of Republicans have said is no longer needed.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Higher pixel density contributes to sharper images, clearer text, and enhanced detail, which means the AOC won’t stand up in side-by-side comparisons to 4K monitors like the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) and its 166 ppi.
—PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Travelers booking in the first-class car enjoy padded seating at a table and a vintage interior enhanced with Christmas decor.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Their performances will be enhanced by the immersive video environment.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Mamdani ran on a platform focused on affordable housing, free public transportation, expanded child care, and enhanced protections for immigrant communities.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
There is a sense of replay in the heightened and artificial diction with which Mateus has her cast bear witness, and this sense is enhanced by the painterly compositions that frame the speakers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
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Political scientist Ronald Krebs notes that domestic rights advocates rarely gain lasting momentum from the award, and may even face intensified repression.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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With intensified scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders, how do organizations prepare for sustainability assurance and build confidence to stand behind their sustainability numbers?—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many left-leaning Americans agreed, endorsing this new sense of Canada as a more enlightened safe haven.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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The pro-union, NYCHA-founding leader who fought Tammany Hall and improved New York City’s public infrastructure proves there’s precedent for big social change in this town.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Postsurgery, nearly 80% of them improved their performance on the eye chart by 20 letters, and 84% of them could read letters, numbers, and words at home.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Every element of this show is equally heightened and untethered from anything resembling reality, and the only actor who rises to meet that moment is Paulson.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Council members call for more transparency Concerns among the community about the bayou deaths heightened when McKissic and others were unexplainably found dead within weeks of each other.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The ingredients list being as short as organic cacao, organic cane sugar and organic cacao butter, makes for the majority of the bars to be vegan-friendly and others keto-friendly with only being sweetened by monk fruit, a zero calorie sweetener.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Feeling some heat from next door, New York sweetened its incentive package in its latest budget earlier this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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First-generation Vipers (1991 through 2002) grew marginally more civilized over a decade, but the original cars were essentially rag-top roadsters in the hair-shirt tradition of the Shelby Cobra.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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The latest revolt suggests that months later, despite strong results in last week’s elections, the party’s rift over how to confront the President has only deepened.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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The odd online friendship has since evolved into a recurring source of entertainment for followers—and this latest exchange only deepened that fascination.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Robinson faces a top charge of aggravated murder, which carries a potential death penalty.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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