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 tiny tip gives you flexibility to fill and shape your brows for a bold look or something more minimal with just a little enhancement and color.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Grapevine Vintage Railroad is opening back up for the 2026 season this weekend after its yearly six-week pause for maintenance and enhancements.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
The law states that prosecutors may ask for up to a year of additional jail time for a misdemeanor with a gang enhancement.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors, however, have charged him only with murder and the two enhancements.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Criminal charges dropped As part of McFadden’s plea deal with prosecutors, a felony charge of embezzlement by a clerk or agent against her was dismissed, along with an enhancement that alleged aggravating circumstances.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Demora has been charged with one felony count of murder and one felony enhancement of personal use of a weapon, a knife.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Devonte Green, 30, got a maximum 42 years in August under a plea deal in multiple criminal cases for battery, two counts of criminal confinement, one count of obstruction of justice and a gun enhancement.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
These tech enhancements can lower the frequency of accidents and the severity of those collisions.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Grapevine Vintage Railroad is opening back up for the 2026 season this weekend after its yearly six-week pause for maintenance and enhancements.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
The law states that prosecutors may ask for up to a year of additional jail time for a misdemeanor with a gang enhancement.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors, however, have charged him only with murder and the two enhancements.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Criminal charges dropped As part of McFadden’s plea deal with prosecutors, a felony charge of embezzlement by a clerk or agent against her was dismissed, along with an enhancement that alleged aggravating circumstances.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Demora has been charged with one felony count of murder and one felony enhancement of personal use of a weapon, a knife.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Devonte Green, 30, got a maximum 42 years in August under a plea deal in multiple criminal cases for battery, two counts of criminal confinement, one count of obstruction of justice and a gun enhancement.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
These tech enhancements can lower the frequency of accidents and the severity of those collisions.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
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The splash pad is part of a broader improvement effort at the Imperial Beach Pier and Portwood Pier Plaza that the Port and city have undertaken since 2021, including pier maintenance, structural repairs, new signage, and enhanced viewing and fishing features.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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As for the offense, Ortiz believes there is room for improvement but that the Red Sox have enough talent to consistently put runs on the board.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Ub Iwerks Award for technical advancement affecting the animation industry was presented to Wacom and the Special Achievement Award was presented to LightBox Expo.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some older students are seeking career advancement, higher pay and job security, while others want to explore their personal interests or try new things.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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All eight teams in the Open Division advance to the state playoffs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Quantum Fiber uses a prepaid billing system, in which customers pay in advance for the following month of service.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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