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as in improves
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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as in sweetens
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhances
This is because the Sun is lined up with Mercury at the very top of your chart, which enhances your ability to talk to (and impress) parents, bosses and authority figures.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
While the Pituffik Space Base already offers early warning coverage in the Arctic, broader access to the island enhances this coverage.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In January, Mylius and colleagues released a tool that enhances the AI Incident Database by using a language model to parse the news reports associated with each incident, before classifying them by type of harm and severity.
—Harry Booth, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
The light midsole enhances the wearer’s walking motion thanks to its rebound technology, while the adjustable straps provide a secure and comfortable fit.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
These updates matter because a stylish kitchen enhances both function and home value.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
The microfiber material is ultra-soft with a basket weave texture that adds interest, and the precise stitching enhances durability.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
While the Pituffik Space Base already offers early warning coverage in the Arctic, broader access to the island enhances this coverage.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In January, Mylius and colleagues released a tool that enhances the AI Incident Database by using a language model to parse the news reports associated with each incident, before classifying them by type of harm and severity.
—Harry Booth, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
The light midsole enhances the wearer’s walking motion thanks to its rebound technology, while the adjustable straps provide a secure and comfortable fit.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
These updates matter because a stylish kitchen enhances both function and home value.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
The microfiber material is ultra-soft with a basket weave texture that adds interest, and the precise stitching enhances durability.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhances
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Open year-round during daylight hours, both hotel guests and outside visitors can learn how to handle a bow and arrow practicing on static targets that are set further away as your aim improves.—
Rana Good,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lemon water also adds flavor, provides vitamin C, improves digestion, and can prevent kidney stones.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The outdoor garden, pool and patio space make entertaining easy, and a rare two-car garage sweetens the deal even more.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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A little bit of honey sweetens a refreshing mixture of pineapple or orange juice blended with strawberries, mango and banana for a refreshing summer drink.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Venus moving into Aquarius heightens your magnetism.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Jan. 2026
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The council will then decide which proposals, if any, advance to the ballot — a step critics say further heightens the need for transparency at the commission level.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
17 Jan. 2026
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The region is transforming faster than any other area of the world as the climate crisis deepens, warming up around four times faster than the global average.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Plus, preparing the bread pudding in advance gives the ingredients more time to meld together, which deepens the overall flavor.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Buonanotte now strengthens United’s options in the final third and allows Farke to pivot from his five-man defence where necessary.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Published on Wednesday in Nature and derived from deeper, more time-consuming JWST observations of a dozen LRDs that split their light into its constituent colors, or spectra, a new study strengthens the case that these objects are, in fact, gigantic, growing black holes.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
14 Jan. 2026
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The update consolidates rebooking options, bag tracking, and eligible vouchers into one central location.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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The winners will be those who achieve scale before the market consolidates.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Enhances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhances. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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