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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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
Saab states that this enhances multi-domain situational awareness, enabling naval commanders to make faster, more informed decisions.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Its Quantum Dot panel with XR Triluminos Max delivers billions of accurate real-world color, and XR Processor with AI intelligently enhances every scene.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Polacek’s view of the future lies in recalibration, where, in his perspective, artificial intelligence should serve as an unseen vessel that enhances the human experience rather than overshadowing it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
This method enhances the sauce to a new depth of flavor, according to Massari.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
This approach enhances production efficiency, cinematic quality and creative flexibility.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 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
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Its Quantum Dot panel with XR Triluminos Max delivers billions of accurate real-world color, and XR Processor with AI intelligently enhances every scene.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Polacek’s view of the future lies in recalibration, where, in his perspective, artificial intelligence should serve as an unseen vessel that enhances the human experience rather than overshadowing it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
This method enhances the sauce to a new depth of flavor, according to Massari.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
This approach enhances production efficiency, cinematic quality and creative flexibility.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhances
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 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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Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 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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