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as in improving
to make better
a truly great book can enrich your life
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as in decorating
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 enriching
For more than four decades, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County has focused on building a vibrant, connected Jewish community, supporting education, strengthening institutions, and enriching Jewish life.
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Igor Alterman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The level of enrichment needed for nuclear power is under 4%, but Iran began enriching uranium as much as 60% after Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal in 2018.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
One of those formerly secret locations, Natanz, housed centrifuges for enriching uranium, which could be used in civilian nuclear reactors or enriched further for weapons.
—Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2026
Birthright citizenship has facilitated immigrant integration and assimilation while enriching American society across generations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
From the camaraderie of group fitness classes to group excursions, enriching social opportunities abound.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Cowles has also tried intercropping, planting other species, such as asparagus, in between the trees, to improve resistance to disease, and enriching the soil with nontoxic minerals like calcium.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Rewarding good behavior and enriching the feline’s environment with play and stimulation can reduce curtain climbing.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean trade ensured that spices like cloves and nutmeg became integral to pickling recipes worldwide, enriching their flavor profiles and preserving their cultural legacies.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Igor Alterman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The level of enrichment needed for nuclear power is under 4%, but Iran began enriching uranium as much as 60% after Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal in 2018.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
One of those formerly secret locations, Natanz, housed centrifuges for enriching uranium, which could be used in civilian nuclear reactors or enriched further for weapons.
—Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2026
Birthright citizenship has facilitated immigrant integration and assimilation while enriching American society across generations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
From the camaraderie of group fitness classes to group excursions, enriching social opportunities abound.
—Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Cowles has also tried intercropping, planting other species, such as asparagus, in between the trees, to improve resistance to disease, and enriching the soil with nontoxic minerals like calcium.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Rewarding good behavior and enriching the feline’s environment with play and stimulation can reduce curtain climbing.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean trade ensured that spices like cloves and nutmeg became integral to pickling recipes worldwide, enriching their flavor profiles and preserving their cultural legacies.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriching
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But affordability is not improving as much as most experts had forecast.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many technology companies issue vague proclamations about improving the world, then go about maximizing revenue.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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After a cold, dark winter, nothing feels more uplifting than decorating for spring with cheerful accents that signal sunnier days ahead.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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On Easter Sunday on April 5, Meghan shared videos on social media of the family's celebration, including Lili and Archie hunting for and decorating eggs.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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They are best suited for improving skin texture, softening fine lines and enhancing product absorption, allowing serums and treatments to penetrate more effectively.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rick and Deann Bayless last year were also honored with the Sandra Cisneros Award at the museum's Gala de Arte for enhancing the appreciation of authentic Mexican food and for their support for the performing arts, the museum said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The star adorning the space above 6 o’clock also harks back to 1950s timepieces from Omega.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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The star's honey blonde hair was swept up into a twist at the top of her head with a long ponytail draping down and a few tendrils framing her face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Besides physically climbing over surfaces, cucumbers have moved globally—not by means of their coiling tendrils, but rather by becoming a commodity known for its refreshing and beautifying uses.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s event at Hansen Dam in San Fernando Valley brought Angelenos together with the common purpose of enhancing and beautifying neighborhoods to ensure that Los Angeles shines on the world stage.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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