1
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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3
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 approach enhances production efficiency, cinematic quality and creative flexibility.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
These drones can combine echolocation with inertial and other sensor data through the use of sensor fusion, which enhances situational awareness and navigation dependability in challenging circumstances.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
These farmers use a regenerative organic agriculture model that improves soil health, increases biodiversity, enhances water retention and improves the livelihoods of farming families.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Convection French-Door Wall Oven Adding a smart, French-door convection wall oven enhances versatility for baking, roasting, and reheating.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Always subtle and natural, her makeup perfectly enhances her natural beauty.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
There are no satisfying answers to these questions, but thinking about them only enhances the rich text at hand.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Clark said the lighting only enhances an atmosphere he’s bragged about for years.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
These drones can combine echolocation with inertial and other sensor data through the use of sensor fusion, which enhances situational awareness and navigation dependability in challenging circumstances.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
These farmers use a regenerative organic agriculture model that improves soil health, increases biodiversity, enhances water retention and improves the livelihoods of farming families.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Convection French-Door Wall Oven Adding a smart, French-door convection wall oven enhances versatility for baking, roasting, and reheating.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Always subtle and natural, her makeup perfectly enhances her natural beauty.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
There are no satisfying answers to these questions, but thinking about them only enhances the rich text at hand.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Clark said the lighting only enhances an atmosphere he’s bragged about for years.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhances
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While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for the squeamish 12-year-old me, the lifelike fluidity intensifies the story’s body-horror elements.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chamomile softens the flame, vanilla sweetens the smoke, and the result is all loving, never strange… a total trance.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Stretching it into a three-day weekend only sweetens the deal.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The smaller field heightens the importance of precision, especially for a team missing its most creative players.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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So the Barbra connection deepens and deepens.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Besides promoting pain-free movement, building your back muscles strengthens the supporting muscles that aid in posture and stability.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Hunt believes his long-standing friendship with Mahomes only strengthens their on-field chemistry.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, during this restorative phase, muscles repair, immune function peaks and the brain consolidates most of its daily learning and memories.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The system consolidates soldier communications, networking, and control tools into a single wearable unit, allowing operators to direct unmanned aerial systems, call for indirect fire, and coordinate robotic teammates, all while maintaining mobility in complex terrain.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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