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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
This year — without enhanced federal subsidies that expired at the end of December — that same plan would have cost $299 a month, with higher copays.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Six of those arrested face felony charges under Proposition 36, which allows for enhanced penalties for repeat retail theft offenses.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Like Charlotte, Denver officials note that parking fees fund improvements such as better lighting, accessibility upgrades and enhanced security, while helping keep airline fees competitive to encourage more flights.
—Chase Jordan
february 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Compared to our relatives, humans have genes that are linked to an enhanced evolution towards burn injury recovery.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
The result of an enhanced dedication in the weight room has been a recent breakout, as underscored by her podium finishes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
While the enhanced subsidies have disappeared, the standard premium tax credits — which have been in place since 2014 — remain.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Millions of Americans with ACA insurance, also known as Obamacare, were automatically re-enrolled in plans that are more expensive this year and consumers' average insurance costs may spike 114% due to the expiration of the enhanced tax credits, according to a KFF analysis.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Following the acquisition, PSM will make significant resource and financial investments in Score90’s digital production capabilities, with a particular focus on long-form content production, real-life video content, enhanced storytelling and new digital experiences for the Score90 community.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Ugg Women's TerreTrail Cozy Lace Boot Ideal for light hikes or as your go-to shoe on snowy days, the TerreTrail Cozy Lace Boot is made with a special rubber sole that delivers enhanced traction.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The end result will be firm-textured, silky beans deliciously enhanced with the herbs and aromatics that have shared the pot.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Millions of people are likely to drop their health insurance now that enhanced premium subsidies for consumers who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have expired.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
There is a main theme , recapitulated, echoed , enhanced by its variations, many movements, intrigue, in the melodies.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Intoxicating tuberose is enhanced by dark, peppery vanilla, suede, and alluring tonka bean.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
From an operational standpoint, the level of effective communication and collaboration between departments must be enhanced.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
This enhanced presentation will include additional context and highlights optimized for evening audiences.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
This year — without enhanced federal subsidies that expired at the end of December — that same plan would have cost $299 a month, with higher copays.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Six of those arrested face felony charges under Proposition 36, which allows for enhanced penalties for repeat retail theft offenses.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Like Charlotte, Denver officials note that parking fees fund improvements such as better lighting, accessibility upgrades and enhanced security, while helping keep airline fees competitive to encourage more flights.
—Chase Jordan
february 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Compared to our relatives, humans have genes that are linked to an enhanced evolution towards burn injury recovery.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
The result of an enhanced dedication in the weight room has been a recent breakout, as underscored by her podium finishes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
While the enhanced subsidies have disappeared, the standard premium tax credits — which have been in place since 2014 — remain.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Millions of Americans with ACA insurance, also known as Obamacare, were automatically re-enrolled in plans that are more expensive this year and consumers' average insurance costs may spike 114% due to the expiration of the enhanced tax credits, according to a KFF analysis.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Following the acquisition, PSM will make significant resource and financial investments in Score90’s digital production capabilities, with a particular focus on long-form content production, real-life video content, enhanced storytelling and new digital experiences for the Score90 community.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Ugg Women's TerreTrail Cozy Lace Boot Ideal for light hikes or as your go-to shoe on snowy days, the TerreTrail Cozy Lace Boot is made with a special rubber sole that delivers enhanced traction.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The end result will be firm-textured, silky beans deliciously enhanced with the herbs and aromatics that have shared the pot.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Millions of people are likely to drop their health insurance now that enhanced premium subsidies for consumers who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have expired.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
There is a main theme , recapitulated, echoed , enhanced by its variations, many movements, intrigue, in the melodies.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Intoxicating tuberose is enhanced by dark, peppery vanilla, suede, and alluring tonka bean.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
From an operational standpoint, the level of effective communication and collaboration between departments must be enhanced.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Adjective
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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
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The denial comes amid intensified fighting in southern Ukraine, where Russian troops have sought to push forward in recent weeks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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The crucial employment snapshot is slightly delayed because of the brief government shutdown and will show whether the trajectory improved for the US labor market, which has been stuck in a low-hire and low-fire lull.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jimmy Wales, the site’s other co-founder, has also been in the news, promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which argues that society would be greatly improved if more people and organizations adopted the Wikipedia ethos.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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And that's a good thing in a country where 129 million people face at least one major chronic illness and heightened risk of premature death, much of it from bad eating habits, said a senior policy adviser in the Obama White House and a private chef for the former first family.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The file dump has heightened scrutiny of Epstein’s global connections with public figures including Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - the younger brother of King Charles - Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States and Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These are alt-sodas sweetened with monk fruit, which has a hollow sweetness that leaves my tongue itchy.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fizzy drinks, items sweetened with sugar alcohols, and booze can all pump up gas production too.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In an era when roads were still rough and driving was still novel, electric automobiles seemed civilized.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is a much more civilized way to do this that involves working together with state officials opposed to inserting the administration’s will on a state whose citizens have stood up for their neighbors and said this is not right!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the give-and-take between Goldsworthy and the farmers of Penpont has deepened, the latter have become accustomed to the sight of the artist gathering wood or stones or fallen trees.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Guthrie’s disappearance, which police initially said was a missing person case, was odd from the beginning, and the mystery has only deepened with time.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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