as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the phenomenal enhancements that have been made in home electronic equipment
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Recent Examples of enhancement
Soldier feedback from the event is shaping ongoing enhancements to ensure warfighter readiness and operational relevance in dynamic threat environments, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said the criminal complaint includes a charging enhancement for the use of a gun.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The praline and coconut in Cloud amplifies the sweetness without competing with the orange blossom, creating this dreamy vanilla cloud effect that feels like the perfect marshmallow enhancement.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Christian Maldonado, 23, pleaded guilty Friday in court to voluntary manslaughter, a Level 2 felony, plus a gun enhancement.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In a 2022 update on a webpage for the tower, city officials said enhancements were being made to the flooring and railing as well as additional maintenance work.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors charged Spencer with second-degree murder with a gun enhancement penalty, an add-on that increases the maximum potential prison sentence when a firearm is used to commit a crime.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In Simpson’s April 2023 indictment, prosecutors cited prior convictions for burglary, robbery and assault as reasons for their pursuing a sentencing enhancement.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The Boombox 4 features JBL’s AI Sound Boost, an intelligent audio enhancement that lets the drivers push harder and hit louder, while still managing to hold on to clarity.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said the criminal complaint includes a charging enhancement for the use of a gun.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The praline and coconut in Cloud amplifies the sweetness without competing with the orange blossom, creating this dreamy vanilla cloud effect that feels like the perfect marshmallow enhancement.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Christian Maldonado, 23, pleaded guilty Friday in court to voluntary manslaughter, a Level 2 felony, plus a gun enhancement.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In a 2022 update on a webpage for the tower, city officials said enhancements were being made to the flooring and railing as well as additional maintenance work.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors charged Spencer with second-degree murder with a gun enhancement penalty, an add-on that increases the maximum potential prison sentence when a firearm is used to commit a crime.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In Simpson’s April 2023 indictment, prosecutors cited prior convictions for burglary, robbery and assault as reasons for their pursuing a sentencing enhancement.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The Boombox 4 features JBL’s AI Sound Boost, an intelligent audio enhancement that lets the drivers push harder and hit louder, while still managing to hold on to clarity.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
Noun
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Arne Slot has improvements at every level of last year’s title-winning team.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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