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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
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The costs went up after Republican lawmakers let the enhanced premium tax credits expire; Democrats shut down the government in October 2025 trying to negotiate an extension that would have kept prices low.
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Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
26 June 2026
People are going to continue to try and outdo each other, do bigger, do better, to try and create those enhanced experiences.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
One is that there are no signs of enhanced activity from various other elements that are thought to be present in the chromosphere of most stars.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
This development positions Neptune to address increasing wildfire challenges with enhanced capacity and performance.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The brand positions its daytime lenses as enhanced focus glasses for long work sessions and back-to-back video calls.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
For decades, oil companies had extracted carbon dioxide from the Earth and pumped it back underground to force more oil out under pressure, a process called enhanced oil recovery.
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Maddie Stone,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The attack, which blew the lid off a storage tank, showcased Kyiv's enhanced mid- to long-range drone capabilities and extended a series of strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The biggest camera upgrade in Fold history is coming, the screen resolution has been significantly enhanced, and Apple's iPhone Fold lands in September.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The movement is now antimagnetic, allowing for gold to be used on the watch’s hands, and its accuracy has been enhanced with a balance-spring and a silicon pallet-lever.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Chopra Jonas’ dress included gathered detailing at the waist that created a soft, elegant draping throughout the body, while the vibrant gradient print enhanced the piece’s fluid movement and elegant maxi fit.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Regardless of what happens in November, his gerrymander campaign, framed as a rebuke to Trump, has enhanced his standing as one of the leading potential candidates for president two years hence.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The car’s otherworldly handling begins there and is further enhanced by McLaren’s adaptive damping system on its double-wishbone independent suspension.
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Both opted for rosy lips with a glossy finish—so chic—and a radiant complexion, enhanced by touches of peach blush.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Adjective
The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The costs went up after Republican lawmakers let the enhanced premium tax credits expire; Democrats shut down the government in October 2025 trying to negotiate an extension that would have kept prices low.
—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
26 June 2026
People are going to continue to try and outdo each other, do bigger, do better, to try and create those enhanced experiences.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
One is that there are no signs of enhanced activity from various other elements that are thought to be present in the chromosphere of most stars.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
This development positions Neptune to address increasing wildfire challenges with enhanced capacity and performance.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The brand positions its daytime lenses as enhanced focus glasses for long work sessions and back-to-back video calls.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
For decades, oil companies had extracted carbon dioxide from the Earth and pumped it back underground to force more oil out under pressure, a process called enhanced oil recovery.
—
Maddie Stone,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The attack, which blew the lid off a storage tank, showcased Kyiv's enhanced mid- to long-range drone capabilities and extended a series of strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Verb
It isn't intended to be enhanced by treating the inmate with hostility and cruelty.
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Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The biggest camera upgrade in Fold history is coming, the screen resolution has been significantly enhanced, and Apple's iPhone Fold lands in September.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The movement is now antimagnetic, allowing for gold to be used on the watch’s hands, and its accuracy has been enhanced with a balance-spring and a silicon pallet-lever.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Chopra Jonas’ dress included gathered detailing at the waist that created a soft, elegant draping throughout the body, while the vibrant gradient print enhanced the piece’s fluid movement and elegant maxi fit.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Regardless of what happens in November, his gerrymander campaign, framed as a rebuke to Trump, has enhanced his standing as one of the leading potential candidates for president two years hence.
—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The car’s otherworldly handling begins there and is further enhanced by McLaren’s adaptive damping system on its double-wishbone independent suspension.
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Both opted for rosy lips with a glossy finish—so chic—and a radiant complexion, enhanced by touches of peach blush.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
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The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
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During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
Adjective
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Anti-Semitism has reappeared, in varying forms, in almost every diasporic society where Jews have flourished over the past two millennia, including societies that once seemed secure, enlightened, and permanent.
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.
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Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America.
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The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said.
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The result is a looming structural deficit that will lead to higher prices, greater reliance on higher emitting alternatives in some regions, and heightened geopolitical risk for importing nations.
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San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.
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Some Cuban Americans drink a version of mate that's sweetened and carbonated.
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Baklawa is the Lebanese version of the Greek baklava—a bit lighter and crispier, and sweetened with floral or citrus notes rather than honey.
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
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Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
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In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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Recent workplace shifts have deepened the loneliness epidemic.
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The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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