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
The ballroom includes a military bunker as part of its national security enhancements, and has been under construction for months, but faces legal hurdles.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the enhancements, only about 50 acres of the island had been developed.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Jurors also found true sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Davis was sentenced Thursday by Lake County Judge Christopher Lombardo, who imposed a 42-year sentence for murder plus a 25-year enhancement for the use of a firearm.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
More recent enhancements include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX—the first movie theatre to open in Inglewood in 30 years; Cosm Los Angeles in 2024, a 1,500-seat venue with an 87-foot LED dome, often compared to Las Vegas’ Sphere; and a flurry of new restaurants and nighttime spots.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Mateuz was serving a sentence of life in prison with a chance of parole after an August 2008 Los Angeles County conviction of assault with a firearm as a third-striker, use of a firearm and an enhancement of a street gang act in the commission of a violent felony, according to CDCR.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
But while Taylor Sheridan’s shows, product enhancements and even blockbuster movies were on the menu, the pitch from Ellison and his team was at times more high-minded.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Following the second arrest, a judge added a $250,000 bail enhancement.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the enhancements, only about 50 acres of the island had been developed.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Jurors also found true sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Davis was sentenced Thursday by Lake County Judge Christopher Lombardo, who imposed a 42-year sentence for murder plus a 25-year enhancement for the use of a firearm.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
More recent enhancements include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX—the first movie theatre to open in Inglewood in 30 years; Cosm Los Angeles in 2024, a 1,500-seat venue with an 87-foot LED dome, often compared to Las Vegas’ Sphere; and a flurry of new restaurants and nighttime spots.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Mateuz was serving a sentence of life in prison with a chance of parole after an August 2008 Los Angeles County conviction of assault with a firearm as a third-striker, use of a firearm and an enhancement of a street gang act in the commission of a violent felony, according to CDCR.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
But while Taylor Sheridan’s shows, product enhancements and even blockbuster movies were on the menu, the pitch from Ellison and his team was at times more high-minded.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Following the second arrest, a judge added a $250,000 bail enhancement.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
Noun
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Sometimes, the departure of an underperforming executive or official presages improvements ahead.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The upgrades the city is proposing to fund include pedestrian bridges, a dedicated rideshare parking lot, a roof over the stadium plaza, digital signage and other improvements around the stadium.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neither player was in warmups in advance of Wednesday night’s game.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The curd will need to chill for 8 hours after it's made, so make sure to prepare it in advance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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