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
Also, as a luxury boutique camp with astronomical price points, supplying a bedroom robe would’ve been a great, comfort-enhancing touch.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The company also is enhancing its loyalty program with new subscription services.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott shared an action plan for his second term, focusing on improving public safety, modernizing public infrastructure and enhancing conditions for communities.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This involves enhancing operational efficiency through AI, automation, and digital platforms, exemplified by GenAI reducing translation costs and India's digital public infrastructure saving billions.
—Miguel Eiras Antunes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Longer blades will bend more, enhancing the striping effect, so set your mower on the high side for more visible stripes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
With its sarong, curve-enhancing silhouette, and scooped neckline, the little red dress is enough to stop hearts, take breath away, and provide CPR all at once.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
The company also is enhancing its loyalty program with new subscription services.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott shared an action plan for his second term, focusing on improving public safety, modernizing public infrastructure and enhancing conditions for communities.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This involves enhancing operational efficiency through AI, automation, and digital platforms, exemplified by GenAI reducing translation costs and India's digital public infrastructure saving billions.
—Miguel Eiras Antunes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Longer blades will bend more, enhancing the striping effect, so set your mower on the high side for more visible stripes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
With its sarong, curve-enhancing silhouette, and scooped neckline, the little red dress is enough to stop hearts, take breath away, and provide CPR all at once.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancing
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More than a workflow, CD/CR is positioned as a new framework and potentially a new SOC discipline, built around the idea that detection and investigation should function as a single self-improving system.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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In addition to the work on the golf course, which includes improving bunkers and teeing areas as well as re-grassing, Jeffersonville in 2024 completed a new $12 million state-of-the-art clubhouse.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The funding round came amid intensifying competition from major players like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as a wave of AI-native startups including fellow 2026 Disruptor Perplexity.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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There’s concern that the amount of water needed to cool Stratos facilities could further drain the Great Salt Lake, intensifying exposure to toxic sediments in the rapidly shrinking watershed.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Only sweetening the deal this year is the fact that her friend Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent is co-chairing the hosting committee.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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Coffee giant Starbucks is looking to encourage its baristas and hourly workers to improve their sales and customer service by sweetening the pot with bigger financial perks.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The operator of the third-busiest cargo port in the United States has agreed to invest $8 million or more for a feasibility study into deepening and widening the 33-mile-long shipping channel.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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In a stunning rebuke, the Board of Governors rejected his appointment, forcing UF to restart the search and deepening concerns among faculty and alumni that ideological alignment now outweighs academic credentials in Florida university leadership.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The likelihood of a potentially powerful El Niño taking shape in the Pacific Ocean is rising, heightening concerns that Southern California could be in for an extreme rainy season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Hotel rooms remain available, as do tickets to most games, heightening fans’ frustrations.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Lean on your network Rather than spending all their time on applications, job seekers should prioritize making and strengthening connections, according to Gavin.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Improving wall sit performance comes from consistent practice, proper form, and strengthening the quads, glutes, and core.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
19 May 2026
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On the North Side, the plan calls for closing both Manchester and Schiller 6-8, consolidating those students at Martin Luther King and the Allegheny Traditional Academy.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Meta is moving 7,000 employees into roles focused on artificial intelligence and consolidating them into four new organizations, according to a source familiar with the matter.—
Emily Lorsch,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Enhancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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