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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 exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Adding to the enjoyment of outdoor activities is the large lot, which enhances the sense of privacy when outside.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
This modification enhances the cell’s open-circuit voltage, fill factor, and overall efficiency by creating a back-surface field (BSF) that improves minority carrier collection and reduces losses, enabling stronger overall performance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 4 images Many cultures explore the idea of a figurative third eye that enhances perception.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Featuring an eye-catching geometric border in beige against a dark brown base, the rug offers a sophisticated look with a sleek edge that enhances your decor and furnishings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
This straightforward yet effective step not only enhances germination but also maximizes the plants' health and vitality.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The military-grade aluminum chassis enhances durability while maintaining a lightweight profile.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The algorithm also enhances live vocals using a feature called Voice Boost that reduces echo and noise, adds reverb, and adjusts, corrects, and boosts a performer’s pitch in real time.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2026
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Adding to the enjoyment of outdoor activities is the large lot, which enhances the sense of privacy when outside.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
This modification enhances the cell’s open-circuit voltage, fill factor, and overall efficiency by creating a back-surface field (BSF) that improves minority carrier collection and reduces losses, enabling stronger overall performance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 4 images Many cultures explore the idea of a figurative third eye that enhances perception.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Featuring an eye-catching geometric border in beige against a dark brown base, the rug offers a sophisticated look with a sleek edge that enhances your decor and furnishings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
This straightforward yet effective step not only enhances germination but also maximizes the plants' health and vitality.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The military-grade aluminum chassis enhances durability while maintaining a lightweight profile.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The algorithm also enhances live vocals using a feature called Voice Boost that reduces echo and noise, adds reverb, and adjusts, corrects, and boosts a performer’s pitch in real time.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhances
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Researchers aim to turn the prototype into a patient-ready product that improves comfort, mobility, and access to care, particularly for long-term cancer recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, capital concentration intensifies the danger.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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And, as geopolitical competition intensifies around critical minerals, countries like Zimbabwe may gain leverage by positioning themselves as alternative suppliers in an industry still dominated by China.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 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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This approach echoes the idea of compression and release in architecture, where a smaller or more intimate space heightens the experience of moving into a larger room.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Set in London and Spain, the story unfolds across six episodes — Wright directed the first three — and cleverly heightens the tensions sometimes experienced in in-law relationships.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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As Cuba’s economic crisis deepens and amid the fuel shortages and the blackouts, hospitals have been hard hit, leaving patients in the dark and medicine at risk of spoiling.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors brace for impact If the crisis deepens, aid groups say, the most likely destinations for refugees are Iran’s borders with Iraq and Turkey, which stretch nearly 1,400 miles through rough alpine terrain that is home to many Kurdish communities and are difficult to police.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The bill also strengthens data collection and commercialization readiness requirements to improve accountability.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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How genealogy data strengthens data broker profiles Here is where the situation becomes even more concerning.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The platform consolidates more than 20 leading AI models into a single interface, allowing users to run one prompt and instantly compare outputs side by side.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Enhances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhances. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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