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 murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Juan Galicia Lopez, 21, pleaded no contest last month to felony residential burglary with an enhancement for use of a dangerous weapon, according to the DA’s office.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Enterprise adoption accelerates as businesses recognize competitive advantages in payment speed, operational efficiency and customer experience enhancement.
—Dave Glaser, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors added a hate-crime enhancement to the charges, arguing that Alam and his co-defendants targeted Uncommon Church for flying an Israeli flag on its campus.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The enhancement will be available in flavors teens are sure to want to try, including banana and salted caramel.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition, guests may add enhancements to their tickets, including fast lane passes, or dining and drink deals.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Juan Galicia Lopez, 21, pleaded no contest last month to felony residential burglary with an enhancement for use of a dangerous weapon, according to the DA’s office.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Enterprise adoption accelerates as businesses recognize competitive advantages in payment speed, operational efficiency and customer experience enhancement.
—Dave Glaser, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors added a hate-crime enhancement to the charges, arguing that Alam and his co-defendants targeted Uncommon Church for flying an Israeli flag on its campus.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The enhancement will be available in flavors teens are sure to want to try, including banana and salted caramel.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition, guests may add enhancements to their tickets, including fast lane passes, or dining and drink deals.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
Noun
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Healthcare organizations that implemented a lakehouse reported 42 percent faster data retrieval, a 35 percent improvement in patient outcomes, and a 28 percent reduction in diagnosis times.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The image below shows the resulting AI performance improvements.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An opportunity for career advancement presents itself as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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