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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
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
There is also an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms the afternoon of April 3 across northern Missouri and southern Iowa, and chances for storms, large hail and tornadoes for parts of the Ozarks and northwest Texas, the weather service said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, areas just to the north and east of the metro are at an enhanced risk, Level 3 of 5.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The enhanced experience aims to increase shopper satisfaction and conversion rates while reducing return rates.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
The ultra-soft polyester and cotton blend material will keep you endlessly comfortable during long-haul flights, walking tours, and more, plus each piece can be styled together or on its own for enhanced versatility in your wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
While the original offered 55, the reformulation includes a whopping 70 options—across fair to deep complexions, then cool, neutral, warm, and olive undertones—made with enhanced pigments for a more dimensional finish.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the ongoing Destination Crenshaw initiative, Destination Market Street aims to renovate business facades and add more parking, outdoor seating, pedestrian lighting and enhanced landscaping.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The outlet, however, reported that a private invite would not automatically mean enhanced security protection.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Stone, development director for APR Renewables, leading the Rayne Solar Project, said developers have enhanced buffer zones based on feedback from prior hearings and added a privacy fence to reduce visibility from the roadway.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Our lives have also been enhanced by them.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
In the coming months, a new version of Kraft Mac & Cheese bolstered with nutrients is rolling out to rival a fast-growing competitor; Capri Sun is cutting sugar and entering the competitive sports drinks category; and Kool-Aid is being enhanced with electrolytes to take on Liquid IV.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
But Medicaid demand has remained greater than pre-pandemic levels, even though enhanced federal health care funds ordered in response to COVID expired in 2023.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The experience is further enhanced by Starmatter, Verge’s in-house HMI system, featuring four ride modes and continuous improvements through over-the-air updates.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This accessibility enhanced the prominence of pickling as both a culinary art and a practical necessity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
With enhanced tax credits gone, KFF projected premiums for a 60-year-old South Florida couple earning $85,000 a year would spike nearly 350%.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
There is also an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms the afternoon of April 3 across northern Missouri and southern Iowa, and chances for storms, large hail and tornadoes for parts of the Ozarks and northwest Texas, the weather service said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, areas just to the north and east of the metro are at an enhanced risk, Level 3 of 5.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The enhanced experience aims to increase shopper satisfaction and conversion rates while reducing return rates.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
The ultra-soft polyester and cotton blend material will keep you endlessly comfortable during long-haul flights, walking tours, and more, plus each piece can be styled together or on its own for enhanced versatility in your wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
While the original offered 55, the reformulation includes a whopping 70 options—across fair to deep complexions, then cool, neutral, warm, and olive undertones—made with enhanced pigments for a more dimensional finish.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the ongoing Destination Crenshaw initiative, Destination Market Street aims to renovate business facades and add more parking, outdoor seating, pedestrian lighting and enhanced landscaping.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The outlet, however, reported that a private invite would not automatically mean enhanced security protection.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Stone, development director for APR Renewables, leading the Rayne Solar Project, said developers have enhanced buffer zones based on feedback from prior hearings and added a privacy fence to reduce visibility from the roadway.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Our lives have also been enhanced by them.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
In the coming months, a new version of Kraft Mac & Cheese bolstered with nutrients is rolling out to rival a fast-growing competitor; Capri Sun is cutting sugar and entering the competitive sports drinks category; and Kool-Aid is being enhanced with electrolytes to take on Liquid IV.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
But Medicaid demand has remained greater than pre-pandemic levels, even though enhanced federal health care funds ordered in response to COVID expired in 2023.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The experience is further enhanced by Starmatter, Verge’s in-house HMI system, featuring four ride modes and continuous improvements through over-the-air updates.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This accessibility enhanced the prominence of pickling as both a culinary art and a practical necessity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
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War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This need to demonstrate moral superiority vis-à-vis their neighbors necessarily makes much of leftism performative in nature, dedicated to signaling both contempt for deplorables and membership in an enlightened tribe.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, is remembered by Iranians for his enlightened and tolerant rule.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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My sleep schedule improved This was the earliest sign that things were changing.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inflation fears have heightened, as has uncertainty.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mental health concerns have only heightened as AI chatbots that respond to questions and generate content become more popular.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Starting in February 2028, SNAP in Nevada will no longer pay for candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
Adjective
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One does detect in Iran hawks a kind of 'will to destruction' and hatred of boring, civilized diplomacy.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The best actor nominee isn’t the only one noticing a significant change on the red carpet this season — though some events, like the annual VF Oscar Party, have always been more civilized than others.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cooperation between the countries has deepened in recent years, with the North sending troops and conventional weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her voice—newly deepened and textured—became the most important instrument in the room, the centerpiece of every song.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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