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 money would fund not only improvements inside the stadium but also bridges and roads outside, along with security enhancements.
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J.d. Miles, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Pergine gives her lip enhancement with hyaluronic acid filler and routine neurotoxin treatments, which help her TMJ pain.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Other peptides on the list, such as GHK-Cu and Semax, which are used for cosmetic or cognitive enhancement, are generally viewed as less controversial, but still lack robust scientific backing.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Holland America Line is expanding its single-occupancy cabin inventory as part of a more than $500 million enhancement of six ships.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Ruiz will spearhead the strategy and rollout of new products, technologies and capabilities under Nielsen’s measurement science arm, with a particular focus on driving innovation across Nielsen’s measurement solutions and enhancements for clients.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Upgrades include enhancements to its processor, audio system, and webcam, with the biggest changes being to the ports.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
He’s charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon that was not a firearm, a misdemeanor count of hit and run and potential sentencing enhancements for great bodily injury on a person associated with an incident in 2023.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
J.d. Miles, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Pergine gives her lip enhancement with hyaluronic acid filler and routine neurotoxin treatments, which help her TMJ pain.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Other peptides on the list, such as GHK-Cu and Semax, which are used for cosmetic or cognitive enhancement, are generally viewed as less controversial, but still lack robust scientific backing.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Holland America Line is expanding its single-occupancy cabin inventory as part of a more than $500 million enhancement of six ships.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Ruiz will spearhead the strategy and rollout of new products, technologies and capabilities under Nielsen’s measurement science arm, with a particular focus on driving innovation across Nielsen’s measurement solutions and enhancements for clients.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Upgrades include enhancements to its processor, audio system, and webcam, with the biggest changes being to the ports.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
He’s charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon that was not a firearm, a misdemeanor count of hit and run and potential sentencing enhancements for great bodily injury on a person associated with an incident in 2023.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 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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This advancement could bring these powerful light sources out of massive facilities and into more accessible labs, potentially reshaping research in physics, chemistry, medicine, and industry.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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And enormous advancements in robotics, computer analytics and molecular chemistry in the early 1990s meant drug companies were primed to meet that moment.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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