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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
Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The enhanced spring break measures are set to be implemented until March 31.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Another feature that enhanced observation was recessed objective lenses and super-spectra coating, which helped to reduce flare and ghosting.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The new iPad includes more artificial intelligence features, faster network connectivity, and enhanced cameras and speakers, according to Apple.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, including the Kansas City area, under an enhanced risk of severe weather, the third level of its five risk categories.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The money going out the door now will provide enhanced funding rates for NYSSHP programs most at risk of closing, enabling hundreds of individuals and families — many of them older adults and families with children — to stay safety and stably housed.
—Cordell Cleare, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Strauss notes that multiple generations residing in one household is ripe for co-actualization, the concept of enhanced growth through meaningful relationships, to thrive.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Though the rhythms and sounds of spring training tend to be similar from year to year, this spring has felt a little different with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system — and the enhanced technology and analytics that have come with it — being used by all 30 teams.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Apple used its March 2026 product event to bring M5 processing to the MacBook Air, along with a sizable storage upgrade and enhanced wireless connectivity, for a new starting price of $1,099.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Adams also compared the current upheaval around AI to past major technological transformations that have enhanced productivity but come with major labor cutbacks.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
His comedy, and his general outlook, strikes a balance between knowing how to get applause and learning how to live without it — an attitude his early introduction to the world of social media likely enhanced.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Jimenez created this manicure using a sage green shimmer polish enhanced with delicate silver flecks, giving the shade incredible depth and dimension.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Macaroni and cheese enhanced with the flavors of roasted tomatoes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The renovation leverages Gill’s signature arcades to connect OMA’s central pavilion and terrace with surrounding outdoor spaces enhanced with sculpture, public art, gardens, public gathering spaces and landscape.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The rear camera supports Apple ProRes capture and features a True Tone flash for enhanced low-light performance in stills.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The enhanced spring break measures are set to be implemented until March 31.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Another feature that enhanced observation was recessed objective lenses and super-spectra coating, which helped to reduce flare and ghosting.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The new iPad includes more artificial intelligence features, faster network connectivity, and enhanced cameras and speakers, according to Apple.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, including the Kansas City area, under an enhanced risk of severe weather, the third level of its five risk categories.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The money going out the door now will provide enhanced funding rates for NYSSHP programs most at risk of closing, enabling hundreds of individuals and families — many of them older adults and families with children — to stay safety and stably housed.
—Cordell Cleare, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Strauss notes that multiple generations residing in one household is ripe for co-actualization, the concept of enhanced growth through meaningful relationships, to thrive.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Though the rhythms and sounds of spring training tend to be similar from year to year, this spring has felt a little different with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system — and the enhanced technology and analytics that have come with it — being used by all 30 teams.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Apple used its March 2026 product event to bring M5 processing to the MacBook Air, along with a sizable storage upgrade and enhanced wireless connectivity, for a new starting price of $1,099.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Adams also compared the current upheaval around AI to past major technological transformations that have enhanced productivity but come with major labor cutbacks.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
His comedy, and his general outlook, strikes a balance between knowing how to get applause and learning how to live without it — an attitude his early introduction to the world of social media likely enhanced.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
Jimenez created this manicure using a sage green shimmer polish enhanced with delicate silver flecks, giving the shade incredible depth and dimension.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Macaroni and cheese enhanced with the flavors of roasted tomatoes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The renovation leverages Gill’s signature arcades to connect OMA’s central pavilion and terrace with surrounding outdoor spaces enhanced with sculpture, public art, gardens, public gathering spaces and landscape.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Adjective
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The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Stretching your perspective builds a reliable path to an enlightened future.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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To watch any one of Wiseman’s films is to fall under the spell of a master who used the medium to make the viewer a more empathetic and enlightened person, supplying the pleasure of watching human nature through the perceptive eye of a humorous, unpretentious man with insatiable curiosity.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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Palomar College, meanwhile, improved to 16-1 in junior college play.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Waybourn said jail conditions have improved dramatically since new jail administrator Shannon Herklotz arrived in January because of a more proactive approach to health care.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the spike in crude prices has heightened inflation concerns, analysts see limited upside for shorter yields.—
David Finnerty,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Block’s move heightened concerns about how AI could further upend an already weak labor market; however, there are further dynamics at play, said Andy Challenger, chief revenue officer at Challenger, Gray & Christmas.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Texans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will no longer be able to use their benefits to buy candy or sweetened drinks, according to a news release from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Specialty coffee drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin' are often sweetened, but the sugar content varies widely.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
Adjective
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Both expect their rivalry to stay civilized.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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And that was the one that ended up being a really civilized breakup.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Geopolitical tensions deepened after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor to his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader - a move seen as a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control in Tehran.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Political post-mortem after post-mortem has deepened a cold war between progressives and moderates, fueling ongoing debates over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war, inflation, and the cost of living.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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