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 Charter presentation also emphasized enhancements made to the voice remote control service that Charter has developed in tandem with Comcast.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Respondents were asked to rank the top priorities for their organizations’ technology enhancements; 57% chose cybersecurity and risk management as one of their top technology objectives.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
There are also enhancements like lobster tail, shrimp and roasted bone marrow, and Oscar-style, with crab, asparagus and Bearnaise sauce.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
These improvement districts allow property owners and residents of assessable residential and commercial properties within specific boundaries to fund and manage enhancements to their neighborhood as approved by a board of neighbors.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The air pollution specialist is responsible for the administration and enhancement of the agency’s air quality data systems, including the Air Quality Data Management System and CARBLogger.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Using your mobile device to verify your identity and unlock the cloud was a pending enhancement.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Six of the 11 arrested were also charged with enhancements allowed in Proposition 36, which voters overwhelmingly approved last year.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The paper also reported that the judge also added a sentencing enhancement related to coercion.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Respondents were asked to rank the top priorities for their organizations’ technology enhancements; 57% chose cybersecurity and risk management as one of their top technology objectives.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
There are also enhancements like lobster tail, shrimp and roasted bone marrow, and Oscar-style, with crab, asparagus and Bearnaise sauce.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
These improvement districts allow property owners and residents of assessable residential and commercial properties within specific boundaries to fund and manage enhancements to their neighborhood as approved by a board of neighbors.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The air pollution specialist is responsible for the administration and enhancement of the agency’s air quality data systems, including the Air Quality Data Management System and CARBLogger.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Using your mobile device to verify your identity and unlock the cloud was a pending enhancement.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Six of the 11 arrested were also charged with enhancements allowed in Proposition 36, which voters overwhelmingly approved last year.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The paper also reported that the judge also added a sentencing enhancement related to coercion.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
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In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The new label and branding come as the organization releases its 2024-2025 annual report, highlighting more than 15 years of work to drive environmental, social and economic improvements in cotton farming.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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By tackling landfill methane—one of the largest contributors to global warming—the technology represents a significant advancement in reducing emissions and promoting a circular, low-carbon energy future.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The findings mark a crucial advance in understanding how human life begins, and how it might be repaired.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wingtech is already on a US blacklist amid broader pressure aimed at curbing Beijing’s tech advances.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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