as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the phenomenal enhancements that have been made in home electronic equipment
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Recent Examples of enhancement
The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
New puzzles and interactivity will be introduced to the attraction along with other additional enhancements.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Over time, its strictly literal use expanded into the figurative, referring to the enhancement of something by adding or increasing a particular quality or ingredient.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The data points to a genuine enhancement in the sporadic fireball background at the large-object end of the size distribution.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers identified this behavior as stimulus enhancement, a form of social learning.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
This is a clear example of stimulus enhancement — a form of social learning in which observing another individual interact with an object increases attention to that object.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers identified this as stimulus enhancement, a form of social learning in which observing another individual interact with an object increases attention to that object.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Hamilton County prosecutor Josh Kocher said in addition to the murder charge, which carries a 45-60 year sentencing range, Brown is facing a firearms enhancement, which carries an additional 5 to 20 years.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
New puzzles and interactivity will be introduced to the attraction along with other additional enhancements.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Over time, its strictly literal use expanded into the figurative, referring to the enhancement of something by adding or increasing a particular quality or ingredient.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The data points to a genuine enhancement in the sporadic fireball background at the large-object end of the size distribution.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers identified this behavior as stimulus enhancement, a form of social learning.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
This is a clear example of stimulus enhancement — a form of social learning in which observing another individual interact with an object increases attention to that object.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers identified this as stimulus enhancement, a form of social learning in which observing another individual interact with an object increases attention to that object.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Hamilton County prosecutor Josh Kocher said in addition to the murder charge, which carries a 45-60 year sentencing range, Brown is facing a firearms enhancement, which carries an additional 5 to 20 years.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancement
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Kansas has not been a program built on turning over its roster every season but rather generating improvement from those already on it — and then trying to find ways to fill in the gaps when necessary.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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After the plan is shared, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee will bring recommendations to the school board for a bond election for capital improvements.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Robinson would later express regret over his actions, and both men would express disappointment with the country’s lack of advancement toward racial equality at the end of their lives, says Bryant.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The department did not advertise the event in advance, hoping the surprise would benefit people who genuinely needed the help, police said.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed advance drone technology to counter Russian barrages and is offering to help Gulf countries block Iranian drone attacks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancement. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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