1
as in improving
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in intensifying
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 sweetening
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhancing
The mainframe cycle is enhancing infrastructure.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The drones can help save time and money while enhancing situational awareness and providing higher-quality data that can be integrated into digital environments, the press release said.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cruise line prepares to introduce the massive MSC World Atlantic to Port Canaveral next year, the company will have to continue enhancing the onboard experience to entice new passengers and retain others.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The cold is also enhancing the chances of snow later in the week, forecasters say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Joshua’s mandate includes advancing BMG’s global digital ecosystem, enhancing fan-engagement models, and accelerating the company’s work in emerging AI technologies and commercial formats.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Their goal was often to help these people fit in more, as opposed to enhancing elements of their appearance that stood out.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.
—Nikolay Kukushkin, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The drones can help save time and money while enhancing situational awareness and providing higher-quality data that can be integrated into digital environments, the press release said.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cruise line prepares to introduce the massive MSC World Atlantic to Port Canaveral next year, the company will have to continue enhancing the onboard experience to entice new passengers and retain others.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The cold is also enhancing the chances of snow later in the week, forecasters say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Joshua’s mandate includes advancing BMG’s global digital ecosystem, enhancing fan-engagement models, and accelerating the company’s work in emerging AI technologies and commercial formats.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Their goal was often to help these people fit in more, as opposed to enhancing elements of their appearance that stood out.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.
—Nikolay Kukushkin, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancing
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The organization is also tasked with improving coordination between government agencies and other stakeholders.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meantime road crews have been working nonstop since Sunday and conditions were improving Monday night, but drivers are still being urged to stay off the roads and travel cautiously as snow continues to fall.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Competition is also intensifying.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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But competition is intensifying.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead of sweetening it, the relatives clamped a sugar cube between their incisors and loudly sucked the tea through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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Linzer cookies are a sweet surprise of nutty shortbread cookies, jammy preserves, and a sweetening sprinkle of powdered sugar.—
Pam Lolley,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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The one-day workshop brings together Phambassadors for speaker sessions, storytelling workshops and community-building — all in the name of deepening the Philly love.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Born Again is a worthy follow-up to its original series, deepening its themes of corruption and justice with Cox and D'Onofrio continuing to deliver committed performances.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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The fire and brimstone nature of both fixtures, played in potentially imposing and intimidating stadiums, carries the risk of heightening the level of a player’s tension, in turn hindering their concentration or ability to follow a plan.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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This morning, the emotional Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter, heightening our empathy toward others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an era of instant answers, strengthening critical thinking means resisting automation.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While strengthening the midfield is a priority, United want a defensive leader and will be weighing up their options for what’s likely to be a four-man defence now Ruben Amorim has departed.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The stock looks to be consolidating just below all-time highs ready to break through $60 resistance.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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If institutional flows remain negative and liquidity tightens, Bitcoin might spend 2026 consolidating between $70,000-$100,000, delaying any real recovery until 2027.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Enhancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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