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as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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Recent Examples of heightens
Sticking to the brand’s core principles of helping people embrace beauty and taking care of our skin and soul from the inside out, this skincare-makeup hybrid features amethyst crystal, which heightens creativity, intuition, and spirituality.
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Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
But confronting these primal fears heightens the experience.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Strong approached Rice and the original creative team for permission, which was quickly granted, before honing in on his version of Chess, which heightens the politics of the era, and introduces a narrator to guide the audience through the plot.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The Philippines' location on the Pacific Ring of Fire—a zone notorious for seismic and volcanic activity—heightens the country's risk of earthquakes and tsunamis.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That delay often heightens the emotional distress of a breast cancer treatment while the patient waits to regain her breast shape.
—Dr. Cyrus Mowdawalla, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
The fixation on a single dream school narrows opportunity, heightens stress, and sometimes backfires.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Since Officer Imani, who is investigating gun-runners, now seems to be related to Voight’s case, his curiosity only heightens.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
The fact that the Brazilian athlete is age 50 only heightens the challenge, which will take place at the Centro Administrativo Fernando Ferrari — a nearly 89-meter building in his homeland’s city of Porto Alegre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
But confronting these primal fears heightens the experience.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Strong approached Rice and the original creative team for permission, which was quickly granted, before honing in on his version of Chess, which heightens the politics of the era, and introduces a narrator to guide the audience through the plot.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The Philippines' location on the Pacific Ring of Fire—a zone notorious for seismic and volcanic activity—heightens the country's risk of earthquakes and tsunamis.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That delay often heightens the emotional distress of a breast cancer treatment while the patient waits to regain her breast shape.
—Dr. Cyrus Mowdawalla, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
The fixation on a single dream school narrows opportunity, heightens stress, and sometimes backfires.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Since Officer Imani, who is investigating gun-runners, now seems to be related to Voight’s case, his curiosity only heightens.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
The fact that the Brazilian athlete is age 50 only heightens the challenge, which will take place at the Centro Administrativo Fernando Ferrari — a nearly 89-meter building in his homeland’s city of Porto Alegre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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This scenario would be more likely if the storm intensifies faster and gets guided north by a dip in the jet stream.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The recent fossil find intensifies the discussion about the differing ecological roles of early hominin species.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Cleveland ensemble thrives on this chamber-style approach, which enhances inner voices without emphasizing them unduly.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Garments construction enhances the story—from wave seams adding a sense of fluidity to structures to knots and twists altering shapes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In your view, what defines true value — and the kind of elegance that deepens with time?—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cortisol drops, heart rate slows, breathing deepens.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The situation raises broader questions about transparency, accountability, and the example set by Hialeah’s top official.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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As people increasingly rely on AI assistants as search tools, and the study raises concerns about the potential proliferation of misinformation.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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That extra mental effort strengthens the connection between your brain and muscles, helping improve balance and reaction time.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Officials at the National Satellite Ocean Application Service (NSOAS) said the satellite strengthens China’s role in the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, with plans to share data for international research collaborations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch will share the Documentary Award for Number One on the Call Sheet, a two-part Apple TV+ documentary that uplifts the stories of Black achievement in Hollywood.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Heightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightens. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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