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
Also riding this jet stream of enhancements are, among others, Qantas and Korean Air.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
According to MnDOT, the project will resurface aging pavement, repair and improve bridges, repair and resurface ramps, replace drainage and make additional safety enhancements.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The first would focus on the murders, and the second on the gang enhancement prosecutors are seeking to get a heftier sentence.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Metcalfe Park, a safety enhancement store that nevertheless closed in July 2025, saw a 71% decline.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
In January he was awarded a royal honor for services to technology and the enhancement of digital skills.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The White Sox announced no security enhancements in the years since the incident.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Three of the charges carry enhancements, one with fleeing the scene of a crime and two for great bodily injury to the victim, prosecutors said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
According to MnDOT, the project will resurface aging pavement, repair and improve bridges, repair and resurface ramps, replace drainage and make additional safety enhancements.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The first would focus on the murders, and the second on the gang enhancement prosecutors are seeking to get a heftier sentence.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Metcalfe Park, a safety enhancement store that nevertheless closed in July 2025, saw a 71% decline.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
In January he was awarded a royal honor for services to technology and the enhancement of digital skills.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The White Sox announced no security enhancements in the years since the incident.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Three of the charges carry enhancements, one with fleeing the scene of a crime and two for great bodily injury to the victim, prosecutors said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
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Kansas has not been a program built on turning over its roster every season but rather generating improvement from those already on it — and then trying to find ways to fill in the gaps when necessary.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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After the plan is shared, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee will bring recommendations to the school board for a bond election for capital improvements.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The department did not advertise the event in advance, hoping the surprise would benefit people who genuinely needed the help, police said.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed advance drone technology to counter Russian barrages and is offering to help Gulf countries block Iranian drone attacks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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