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
The zero gravity effects here work extremely well and there's a genuine good-naturedness on display that enhances the true silliness of the moment.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Gruyère cheese and creamy butter form a rich sauce that enhances the chicken.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Coffee grounds improve soil by adding organic matter that enhances structure, drainage, and moisture retention.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The inclusion of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, further enhances productivity by assisting with tasks such as summarizing content, generating ideas, and navigating system settings.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
This process enhances grain connectivity while reducing porosity, resulting in improved electrical conductivity and suppressed lattice thermal conductivity, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Whether compost is hot or cold, the method turns leaves, weeds, and branches into nutrient-rich soil that nourishes plants and enhances garden soil structure.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Gruyère cheese and creamy butter form a rich sauce that enhances the chicken.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Coffee grounds improve soil by adding organic matter that enhances structure, drainage, and moisture retention.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The inclusion of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, further enhances productivity by assisting with tasks such as summarizing content, generating ideas, and navigating system settings.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
This process enhances grain connectivity while reducing porosity, resulting in improved electrical conductivity and suppressed lattice thermal conductivity, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Whether compost is hot or cold, the method turns leaves, weeds, and branches into nutrient-rich soil that nourishes plants and enhances garden soil structure.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhances
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The technology improves comfort and movement while maintaining a more vintage, authentic denim aesthetic, rather than the overly synthetic look that can occur with traditional stretch constructions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The condiment or dip helps contain the tiny seeds while providing moisture, which improves the digestibility of whole flaxseeds.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sounds like a rounding error, but the extra couple of percentage points of creamy fat is what really intensifies the flavor.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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The last quarter moon intensifies frustrations today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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House Family sweetens the deal with a $7 discount on bottle purchases when guests buy a $7 box of cookies.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The effect heightens the romanticism of characters who are no longer lost to us in translation.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cancer Neptune in Cancer heightens emotional sensitivity and nostalgia for home, family and heritage.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Set during a bleak Arctic winter, the mystery deepens with the strange death of an elderly woman and another shocking murder.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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That gap, however, is expected to close as capabilities improve and adoption deepens.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Murphy made a similar assertion in his Wednesday ruling, also claiming that the Supreme Court not immediately lifting the blocks on ending TPS for Haiti and Syria before justices hear those arguments strengthens his ruling.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move throughout Hawaiiuntil Thursday morning but will pick up intensity on Thursday afternoon as the Kona storm strengthens.—
Dakota Smith,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The district says the plan addresses declining enrollment and consolidates resources.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That matters because REM sleep is when the brain processes emotions, consolidates memories and supports critical development.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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