1
as in improving
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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3
as in sweetening
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhancing
These systems optimize contrast, brightness, and color with machine learning algorithms that adjust to scene content and ambient light, significantly enhancing viewing quality without manual calibration.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
With plans for major renovations to Robb Field and Dusty Rhodes Park already approved by the city, the emphasis this time was on enhancing smaller parks that primarily serve local residents.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
But an effort to close that loop and manufacture the lightweight, power-enhancing metal that is a primary component in EV batteries at a coastal Georgia facility has stalled out like an EV that’s run out of juice.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Venus, planet of connection, is twirling into your sociable 11th house, enhancing group ties and reminding your independent heart to welcome supportive networks.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
To achieve that look at home, Hindsgaul recommends building volume and enhancing your hair’s natural texture.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
This marks Dunwoody's 14th consecutive year earning the prestigious designation, underscoring the city's dedication to preserving and enhancing its urban tree canopy, a vital pillar of its sustainability efforts.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Mattel163’s capabilities will allow Mattel to increase its mobile games output, enhancing alignment with the broader Mattel product roadmap.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
But the switch had bigger implications beyond enhancing the story.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
With plans for major renovations to Robb Field and Dusty Rhodes Park already approved by the city, the emphasis this time was on enhancing smaller parks that primarily serve local residents.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
But an effort to close that loop and manufacture the lightweight, power-enhancing metal that is a primary component in EV batteries at a coastal Georgia facility has stalled out like an EV that’s run out of juice.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Venus, planet of connection, is twirling into your sociable 11th house, enhancing group ties and reminding your independent heart to welcome supportive networks.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
To achieve that look at home, Hindsgaul recommends building volume and enhancing your hair’s natural texture.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
This marks Dunwoody's 14th consecutive year earning the prestigious designation, underscoring the city's dedication to preserving and enhancing its urban tree canopy, a vital pillar of its sustainability efforts.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Mattel163’s capabilities will allow Mattel to increase its mobile games output, enhancing alignment with the broader Mattel product roadmap.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
But the switch had bigger implications beyond enhancing the story.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancing
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With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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In recent designs, AIP modules can extend underwater endurance from roughly two days to several weeks, significantly improving stealth and operational flexibility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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This causes the outer layers of the star to expand and cool, evolving into a red giant, while the interior of the core heats up, intensifying the rate of fusion within it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Frydnes acknowledged that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to individuals facing persecution can carry risks, potentially intensifying pressure against them.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Indiana lawmakers advanced a measure to require data center companies to fork over 1% of their sales tax exemption savings to local governments, sweetening the deal for local officials embroiled in the data center fights sweeping the state.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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Instead of sweetening it, the relatives clamped a sugar cube between their incisors and loudly sucked the tea through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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Moving forward, Sourisse sees the business deepening its roots in Asia, citing Southeast Asia’s Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, and East Asia’s China, Japan and South Korea as markets to watch.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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As a catalyst, the analyst wrote that SoFi is building a durable, multi-year compounding business by deepening primary customer relationships that drive higher lifetime value, lower acquisition costs and broader cross-selling.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, around 100 community members rallied in downtown San Jose to protest the possibility of ICE agents heightening their anti-immigration campaign during the big game.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The audit also recommends the city aim to boost the value of its golf properties by strengthening its evaluations of course operators, studying revenue trends, inspecting courses more frequently and requiring operators to pay for renovations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Industry concentration intensified as three to four platforms captured roughly 70% of subscriptions and viewing activity across markets, indicating the sector is consolidating around a small group of leading services.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Launched in the fall of 2025, the plan attempts to address the loss of nearly 6,000 students, a 20% decline in enrollment, since 2017, by closing or consolidating up to 9 of the district’s 26 elementary schools.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Enhancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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