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as in improves
to make better
a truly great book can enrich your life
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as in adorns
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the church's magnificent interior is enriched with stunningly beautiful murals
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Recent Examples of enriches
Mulch conserves moisture, improves water retention, suppresses weed growth, insulates and protects rose roots and enriches the soil with organic matter.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
And that only enriches and deepens that original story for us.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Iran now enriches uranium to near weapons-grade levels of 60%, the only country in the world without a nuclear weapons program to do so.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
What happens here, quietly and without much fuss, enriches the lives of many who shop at and support the thrift shop.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Why tolerate a state that enriches itself but cannot fulfill the most elemental state functions?
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Browning the chicken first not only locks in juices but also leaves a fond in the Dutch oven that enriches the broth when deglazed with tomatoes and stock.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
And that only enriches and deepens that original story for us.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Iran now enriches uranium to near weapons-grade levels of 60%, the only country in the world without a nuclear weapons program to do so.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
What happens here, quietly and without much fuss, enriches the lives of many who shop at and support the thrift shop.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Why tolerate a state that enriches itself but cannot fulfill the most elemental state functions?
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Browning the chicken first not only locks in juices but also leaves a fond in the Dutch oven that enriches the broth when deglazed with tomatoes and stock.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriches
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The Defringe option in Affinity improves matters, but the software doesn't have an eyedropper to hone in on the offending shade of magenta.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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But there isn’t evidence that adding B12 directly to tirzepatide injection is safe or improves weight loss outcomes.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
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One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mimicking the qualities of a natural environment within a high-rise, the design enhances workplace well-being and fosters a connected experience.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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