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as in intensified
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as in enlightened
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as in improved
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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as in heightened
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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as in sweetened
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhanced
Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
The enhanced subsidies, which expanded eligibility both by lowering the percentage of household income people had to pay toward their care and removing an income cap, expired at the end of last year.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Democrats are using those cuts, along with the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits for people who buy Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, to attack Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Whether or not that happens, there’s already a lot to feel good about, from enhanced heart rate variability to enhanced legacies.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Through enhanced visibility and real-time tracking, AI systems provide unprecedented insights into inventory levels and product movement.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles has also been a target for enhanced immigration enforcement, which sparked protests that at times turned violent last summer.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The enhanced subsidies, which expanded eligibility both by lowering the percentage of household income people had to pay toward their care and removing an income cap, expired at the end of last year.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The law, which became effective upon Stitt’s signature, creates enhanced penalties for the unlawful disruption of a worship service.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The environmental benefits are further enhanced when renewable fuels such as biomethane and biogas are used.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The rich chocolate flavoring, enhanced with coffee, balances the light, fluffy buttercream frosting.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The product assortment will be enhanced, as well.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
There is ample empirical data showing that TVOD and all streaming revenue are not materially enhanced at 17 or 30 days post-theatrical release compared to 45 or 60 days post-theatrical release.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of last year, despite a majority of Americans in favor of Congress renewing them, according to polling from the nonprofit KFF.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
The enhanced subsidies, which expanded eligibility both by lowering the percentage of household income people had to pay toward their care and removing an income cap, expired at the end of last year.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Democrats are using those cuts, along with the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits for people who buy Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, to attack Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Whether or not that happens, there’s already a lot to feel good about, from enhanced heart rate variability to enhanced legacies.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Through enhanced visibility and real-time tracking, AI systems provide unprecedented insights into inventory levels and product movement.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles has also been a target for enhanced immigration enforcement, which sparked protests that at times turned violent last summer.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The enhanced subsidies, which expanded eligibility both by lowering the percentage of household income people had to pay toward their care and removing an income cap, expired at the end of last year.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The law, which became effective upon Stitt’s signature, creates enhanced penalties for the unlawful disruption of a worship service.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
How has being in love enhanced your artistic practice?
—Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The environmental benefits are further enhanced when renewable fuels such as biomethane and biogas are used.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The rich chocolate flavoring, enhanced with coffee, balances the light, fluffy buttercream frosting.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The product assortment will be enhanced, as well.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
There is ample empirical data showing that TVOD and all streaming revenue are not materially enhanced at 17 or 30 days post-theatrical release compared to 45 or 60 days post-theatrical release.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
Adjective
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The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In a more enlightened world, the Northmen might meet once a year in Greenland, not Davos, to address Russian–Western tensions and discuss their common European future.—
Andrew Day,
Washington Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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In Lively’s version of events, Baldoni was an egotistical, posturing actor, who tried to present himself as an enlightened male feminist.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The crucial employment snapshot is slightly delayed because of the brief government shutdown and will show whether the trajectory improved for the US labor market, which has been stuck in a low-hire and low-fire lull.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jimmy Wales, the site’s other co-founder, has also been in the news, promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which argues that society would be greatly improved if more people and organizations adopted the Wikipedia ethos.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Two shows, much of it improvised, will be staged at The Conrad in La Jolla next Sunday and that heightened, in-the-moment energy transmits to the audience.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The polarized response to the Super Bowl halftime show was heightened by the president signaling his strong distaste for Bad Bunny both before and after the game.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, choose a plain or lightly sweetened yogurt and add your own toppings.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 Feb. 2026
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The David Ellison company Tuesday sweetened its hostile takeover offer for Warner in its latest attempt to derail the company’s agreement with Netflix.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In an era when roads were still rough and driving was still novel, electric automobiles seemed civilized.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is a much more civilized way to do this that involves working together with state officials opposed to inserting the administration’s will on a state whose citizens have stood up for their neighbors and said this is not right!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the give-and-take between Goldsworthy and the farmers of Penpont has deepened, the latter have become accustomed to the sight of the artist gathering wood or stones or fallen trees.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Guthrie’s disappearance, which police initially said was a missing person case, was odd from the beginning, and the mystery has only deepened with time.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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