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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
And that only enriches and deepens that original story for us.
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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
Simply refreshing the pot with fresh soil enriches the soil with essential nutrients for the roots.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
To see my writing as something that enriches my life, and not the other way around.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
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
Simply refreshing the pot with fresh soil enriches the soil with essential nutrients for the roots.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
To see my writing as something that enriches my life, and not the other way around.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriches
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Taking a medication like metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity regardless of weight loss, can help some women with PCOS ovulate regularly.—
Deanna Pai,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2026
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Morrison plans to add a rooftop bar for Telia — perfect for when the weather improves.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 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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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 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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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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