enrichment

noun

Definition of enrichmentnext
as in enhancement

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Recent Examples of enrichment Industry experts have increasingly highlighted that while reactor development is advancing, expanding the upstream nuclear fuel supply chain—including uranium production, enrichment and fuel fabrication—remains a critical challenge. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 Keepers set up enrichment activities and monitor their eating preferences (favorites include corn and sweet potatoes). — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026 This is especially true for indoor-only cats with limited enrichment. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 If environmental changes and enrichment don’t resolve it, a veterinary behaviorist can help determine whether a structured behavior plan or medication is needed. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 According to a Gallup poll, roughly 30 million American youth attended summer enrichment programs in 2024, which includes day camps, summer schools and sleepaway camps. — Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Pitchfork cites Reed and At Pluto on several counts of alleged wrongdoing, including for fraudulent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 In the 2024-2025 school year, 2,900 students received direct career-readiness training, and approximately 7,000 students participated in ReadyCT enrichment programs. — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Public service should not be a vehicle for personal enrichment. — Brent Andersen, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrichment
  1. enhancement
  2. improvement
  3. flourish
Noun
  • Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • Sure, the three looked better as the season went on but opposing offenses still continued to attack, something that will surely happen again if there’s no improvement.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The committee’s recommendations also included devoting approximately 67% of the bond money toward maintenance, with the rest going toward student programs and technology improvements.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of improvement
Noun
  • There are some broad-brush moments in the dialogue, yes, but even these are applied with a muscular flourish.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • In a flourish of dramatic irony usually reserved for Greek tragedies and Titanic retellings, the guide opens with an illustration in the style of a CPN, proudly proclaiming the genre’s longevity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of flourish

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