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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
Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Mullins, with MOCannTrade, agreed that the combination of enhanced enforcement and legislative action could bring down Missouri’s hemp stores.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
But in most states — including Tyrrell’s home of New York — middle-income enrollees face the full loss of enhanced federal aid.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the longest-ever government shutdown occurred amid an unsuccessful effort by Democrats to extend the enhanced subsidies.
—Sam Whitehead, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Axon is already testing its enhanced facial recognition body cameras to check against police records with the Edmonton Police Department, raising serious concerns about civil liberties and privacy.
—Jennifer Piper, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Dyslexia researchers note that people with the condition often possess enhanced abilities in discovery, invention and creativity, and are uniquely suited to leadership roles.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
In response, a key legislative committee voted on mostly party lines last week to spend $200 million in order to make costs more affordable and also blunt the expiration of enhanced premium subsidies by the federal government.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the longest-ever government shutdown occurred amid an unsuccessful effort by Democrats to extend the enhanced subsidies.
—Sam Whitehead, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
In the future, there will be enhanced data sharing between state agencies regarding programs receiving child care scholarships, the state report said.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The team further enhanced performance by modifying the SMP’s chemical composition and reinforcing it with carbon fibers to improve stiffness and durability.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The new definition of Mormon perfection looks different now, but that’s not to say the pursuit of looking naturally beautiful is easier than looking artificially enhanced.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
My Supercharged experience was enhanced by the lack of wait, basically a walk-on.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Lower income people got enhanced food benefits, middle income families received checks, and workers suddenly enjoyed very generous unemployment benefits.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
There's europium, which enhanced the color red in early television sets, and neodymium, which strengthens and miniaturizes magnets.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Last fall, the longest-ever government shutdown occurred amid an unsuccessful effort by Democrats to extend the enhanced subsidies.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Mullins, with MOCannTrade, agreed that the combination of enhanced enforcement and legislative action could bring down Missouri’s hemp stores.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
But in most states — including Tyrrell’s home of New York — middle-income enrollees face the full loss of enhanced federal aid.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the longest-ever government shutdown occurred amid an unsuccessful effort by Democrats to extend the enhanced subsidies.
—Sam Whitehead, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Axon is already testing its enhanced facial recognition body cameras to check against police records with the Edmonton Police Department, raising serious concerns about civil liberties and privacy.
—Jennifer Piper, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Dyslexia researchers note that people with the condition often possess enhanced abilities in discovery, invention and creativity, and are uniquely suited to leadership roles.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
In response, a key legislative committee voted on mostly party lines last week to spend $200 million in order to make costs more affordable and also blunt the expiration of enhanced premium subsidies by the federal government.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the longest-ever government shutdown occurred amid an unsuccessful effort by Democrats to extend the enhanced subsidies.
—Sam Whitehead, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
In the future, there will be enhanced data sharing between state agencies regarding programs receiving child care scholarships, the state report said.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The team further enhanced performance by modifying the SMP’s chemical composition and reinforcing it with carbon fibers to improve stiffness and durability.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The new definition of Mormon perfection looks different now, but that’s not to say the pursuit of looking naturally beautiful is easier than looking artificially enhanced.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
My Supercharged experience was enhanced by the lack of wait, basically a walk-on.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Lower income people got enhanced food benefits, middle income families received checks, and workers suddenly enjoyed very generous unemployment benefits.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
There's europium, which enhanced the color red in early television sets, and neodymium, which strengthens and miniaturizes magnets.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Adjective
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War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This need to demonstrate moral superiority vis-à-vis their neighbors necessarily makes much of leftism performative in nature, dedicated to signaling both contempt for deplorables and membership in an enlightened tribe.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, is remembered by Iranians for his enlightened and tolerant rule.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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My sleep schedule improved This was the earliest sign that things were changing.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inflation fears have heightened, as has uncertainty.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mental health concerns have only heightened as AI chatbots that respond to questions and generate content become more popular.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Starting in February 2028, SNAP in Nevada will no longer pay for candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 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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The best actor nominee isn’t the only one noticing a significant change on the red carpet this season — though some events, like the annual VF Oscar Party, have always been more civilized than others.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
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Denying them those opportunities in an attempt to punish their parents should be abhorrent to any civilized nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cooperation between the countries has deepened in recent years, with the North sending troops and conventional weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her voice—newly deepened and textured—became the most important instrument in the room, the centerpiece of every song.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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