1
as in to improve
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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Recent Examples of enhance
Next-gen remote communications: Developing technologies to foster emotional connections between people who are physically apart, enhancing screen time for individual growth and social connections.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
Shortly before the show opened in 1956, her role as his partner was enhanced: She was given more lines and a new duet with Mr. Davis.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Its role was to predict the best possible geometries for enhancing stress distribution and improving the strength-to-weight ratio to arrive at a novel nano-architecture.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025
Fears are mounting that the Trump administration could remove the country’s eligibility from the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), a trade act that enhances market access to the US for qualifying Sub-Saharan African nations.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
Shortly before the show opened in 1956, her role as his partner was enhanced: She was given more lines and a new duet with Mr. Davis.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Its role was to predict the best possible geometries for enhancing stress distribution and improving the strength-to-weight ratio to arrive at a novel nano-architecture.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025
Fears are mounting that the Trump administration could remove the country’s eligibility from the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), a trade act that enhances market access to the US for qualifying Sub-Saharan African nations.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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Founded in 1996, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been dedicated to improving and saving lives affected by prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness and support.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Overall, 29 aircraft models had a drop in mission capability rates, whereas only 26 improved.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, competition in the search space could intensify, as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent are developing their own large language models, potentially challenging Baidu’s market position.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Following the injury, his determination intensified.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The flexible pricing, discounts, and swag just sweeten the deal.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: At least one state is sweetening health benefits as a recruitment and retention strategy.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Multi-sensory engagement—blending visuals, sound, touch, and even scent—can deepen emotional connections, making customers more likely to return and spread the word.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cancer then deepened the work, asking whether old emotional patterns still served you.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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To heighten the comparison even further, the films’ directors, James Cameron (back row, sixth from left) and Kathryn Bigelow (second row, third from right), just so happened to be ex-spouses.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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But that central role also means Nvidia is widely viewed as a bellwether for the broader tech sector, meaning expectations were heightened heading into Wednesday’s report.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lard was substituted with oil and raisin, [and] pine nuts and candied fruit were added to the dough.—
Michelle Tchea,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Combine candied cherries, grated lemon rind and 1/4 cup of dry ingredients.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Kyiv has focused on strengthening its negotiating position as the United States and Russia open talks on ending the war — with or without Ukraine’s involvement.—
Andrew E. Kramer,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The powder's keratin fibers attach to your hair to help build and strengthen strands, lending a look of fullness and volume, especially when used over time.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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