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
Despite the enthusiasm on social media for colostrum, researchers consistently conclude that there is currently insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend colostrum broadly for immune enhancement or gut health in healthy adults.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Garcia Alvarez, whose art has been exhibited around the world, said each scent is a natural enhancement to his creations.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Porter shared his background and knowledge of video enhancement, including the surveillance video that captured the stabbing.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Hamid’s murder conviction also included an enhancement for using a gun in the crime.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
But as Intel demonstrated enhancements to its technology, customer interest increased, including from Apple .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Chase’s Freedom Card will be a presenting sponsor and adorn fan enhancements, such as rally towels.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
If maximum enhancement is the goal, Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell bra adds up to two cup sizes of volume.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
Some Subtle Feature Upgrades, Too While the fresh color and reshaped handles are clear to see, the new Claw touts less obvious enhancements.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Garcia Alvarez, whose art has been exhibited around the world, said each scent is a natural enhancement to his creations.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Porter shared his background and knowledge of video enhancement, including the surveillance video that captured the stabbing.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Hamid’s murder conviction also included an enhancement for using a gun in the crime.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
But as Intel demonstrated enhancements to its technology, customer interest increased, including from Apple .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Chase’s Freedom Card will be a presenting sponsor and adorn fan enhancements, such as rally towels.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
If maximum enhancement is the goal, Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell bra adds up to two cup sizes of volume.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
Some Subtle Feature Upgrades, Too While the fresh color and reshaped handles are clear to see, the new Claw touts less obvious enhancements.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
Noun
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Mendoza, an incumbent council member and former Los Angeles Mission College employee, campaigned on public safety, economic development and infrastructure improvements, pointing to efforts to attract new investment and strengthen city finances.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Mohiuddin’s appeal challenges 19 of the 33 conditions of approval, including annual compliance reviews, restrictions on the use of the Farley Road facility, attendance caps and capital improvement conditions for parking expansion, landscaping and screening.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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But that was before the digital era; before AI really became an advancement.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Startups in China have the advantage of massive state support, in line with the ruling Communist Party’s 2026-2030 five-year plan targeting the frontiers of technology, including advancements of humanoid robots.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The culinary experiences were highlights of the stay and absolutely worth reserving in advance, whether that’s for dinner at PUR’ or for the hotel’s recent addition of afternoon tea time, built around cookies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Check tour lengths in advance and look at what else is on the property — many distilleries sit on historic estates worth wandering for the scenery alone.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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