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
Under the proposal, the city would create three safety enhancement zones — two surrounding Willow and Slide Hill parks and a third encompassing much of downtown Davis.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Jacob Francisallen Clare pleaded guilty to kidnapping from outside California and deprivation of child custody with a sentencing enhancement for kidnapping a child younger than 14, all felonies.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
How White’s fundraising background will translate at Charlotte White’s duties at Clemson included facility enhancements, NIL (name, image and likeness), athletic success with football and men’s basketball, and revenue-sharing agreements.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
The Arlington theme park is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with a yearlong celebration, including new entertainment, park-wide enhancements and a world-recording breaking coaster.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course some executives enmeshed in takeover battles – David Zazlav, for example – add layers of stock enhancements to their compensation.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
With these new Whopper enhancements, Burger King realized customer feedback was by far the best way to make changes.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Some SeaWorld Orlando enhancements for this year have not been announced yet, Swanson said, and Discovery Cove bookings are up for the year.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The enhancements include allowing companies to connect Cowork to platforms such as Google Drive, Gmail and DocuSign.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Jacob Francisallen Clare pleaded guilty to kidnapping from outside California and deprivation of child custody with a sentencing enhancement for kidnapping a child younger than 14, all felonies.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
How White’s fundraising background will translate at Charlotte White’s duties at Clemson included facility enhancements, NIL (name, image and likeness), athletic success with football and men’s basketball, and revenue-sharing agreements.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
The Arlington theme park is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with a yearlong celebration, including new entertainment, park-wide enhancements and a world-recording breaking coaster.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course some executives enmeshed in takeover battles – David Zazlav, for example – add layers of stock enhancements to their compensation.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
With these new Whopper enhancements, Burger King realized customer feedback was by far the best way to make changes.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Some SeaWorld Orlando enhancements for this year have not been announced yet, Swanson said, and Discovery Cove bookings are up for the year.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The enhancements include allowing companies to connect Cowork to platforms such as Google Drive, Gmail and DocuSign.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Feb. 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
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Morgan Jade Violi was abducted while playing outside her apartment building July 24, 1996, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and, for 30 years, her case remained cold until recent advancements in forensic science linked Robert Scott Froberg to her killing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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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 7 Mar. 2026.
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