1
as in to improve
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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Recent Examples of enhance
Collagen and hyaluronic acid have become the two headline ingredients in modern beauty marketing as both have a part to play in enhancing skin’s resilience, but which is more important?
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Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Grassi Damiani said the group has a long-term approach to the brand and plans to enhance Baume & Mercier’s visibility and reach by leveraging its own multibrand distribution network and opening select monobrand boutiques in strategic locations over time, including a first in Milan.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The National Weather Service warns that the threat for tornadoes is notably higher Thursday than typical during severe weather events, and the threat of more dangerous and violent tornadoes is also enhanced.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The game is built to scale, and players can bring a friend to the fight to unlock synergies as co- op mode enhances intensity and strategy without slowing the pace.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Ellie Davis, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Grassi Damiani said the group has a long-term approach to the brand and plans to enhance Baume & Mercier’s visibility and reach by leveraging its own multibrand distribution network and opening select monobrand boutiques in strategic locations over time, including a first in Milan.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The National Weather Service warns that the threat for tornadoes is notably higher Thursday than typical during severe weather events, and the threat of more dangerous and violent tornadoes is also enhanced.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The game is built to scale, and players can bring a friend to the fight to unlock synergies as co- op mode enhances intensity and strategy without slowing the pace.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Jury convicted Anthony earlier Tuesday The jury convicted Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet – a case that drew national attention and intensified conversations about self‑defense, race, and safety at school events.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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However, the Fund noted that a prolonged or intensified conflict could negatively affect medium-term growth and investment prospects.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Boba, or bubble tea, is sweetened tea with milk, ice, and those signature chewy tapioca pearls.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Sparkling water's primary benefit for blood sugar comes from choosing it instead of sugary or artificially sweetened sodas.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Just to the west, sunset occurs as the partial eclipse deepens.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Home Sales Memorial Day is the perfect time to spruce things up in and around your home.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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But buying individual stocks generally carries greater financial risks than buying a basket of diversified securities — and those risks are heightened in the early days of an IPO, Ritter said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The national initiative is awarding more than $10 million to help small businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen their local communities, a spokesperson from the grant program said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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