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
New approach achieved an enhancement Scientists reported that earlier research on similar materials typically increased heat conductivity by only about 5–10 percent, but this new approach achieved an enhancement close to 300 percent.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Quintana pleaded guilty in April 2019 to assault with a firearm with sentencing enhancements for gang activity and the personal use of a gun.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The event doesn't have its name by accident, as performance-enhancements will be allowed.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
On the earnings call, CEO Ron Vachris highlighted improving checkout speed and employee productivity through enhancements in mobile wallets, pharmacy pay ahead, and pre-scan technology, which enables an employee to start ringing up small-to-medium carts while shoppers are still in line.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, prosecutors charged Davis with murder and an enhancement for personal use of a firearm, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Depending on room type, features may include mobility-accessible tubs, roll-in showers, transfer showers, and hearing-accessible enhancements such as visual alarms and notification devices for the door and telephone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
The silver, 180-grit side of this file contours and shapes nail enhancements, while the white, 400-grit side smooths and removes imperfections on the nail.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
These enhancements bring the iPad Air closer to the performance of the premium iPad Pro.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Quintana pleaded guilty in April 2019 to assault with a firearm with sentencing enhancements for gang activity and the personal use of a gun.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The event doesn't have its name by accident, as performance-enhancements will be allowed.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
On the earnings call, CEO Ron Vachris highlighted improving checkout speed and employee productivity through enhancements in mobile wallets, pharmacy pay ahead, and pre-scan technology, which enables an employee to start ringing up small-to-medium carts while shoppers are still in line.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, prosecutors charged Davis with murder and an enhancement for personal use of a firearm, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Depending on room type, features may include mobility-accessible tubs, roll-in showers, transfer showers, and hearing-accessible enhancements such as visual alarms and notification devices for the door and telephone.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
The silver, 180-grit side of this file contours and shapes nail enhancements, while the white, 400-grit side smooths and removes imperfections on the nail.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
These enhancements bring the iPad Air closer to the performance of the premium iPad Pro.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
Noun
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Your innovative streak shines through small, steady improvements that stick.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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His improvement this year was a key factor in leading our team to a playoff berth.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In nuclear physics, discovering the internal structure of the atom led to enormous advances, but also brought us the dangers of radioactivity and atomic weapons.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Warsh also expects advances in artificial intelligence to make the economy more productive and believes rate hikes would put those gains at risk.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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