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
Once complete, the newly paved roadway will enhance safety and support the growing number of residents and visitors accessing businesses, restaurants and events downtown, according to the city.
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Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
Bectu has called for immediate intervention from both industry leaders and government officials to address job stability, enhance protections for freelance workers, and combat workplace harassment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
And one source emphasized that a driving force of this decision was to enhance the regular season — especially in the face of College Football Playoff expansion, which would seem to erode the impact of the regular season.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Its bandeau neckline enhanced her figure and gave her a playful aura.
—Alessandro Cariani, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
Bectu has called for immediate intervention from both industry leaders and government officials to address job stability, enhance protections for freelance workers, and combat workplace harassment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
And one source emphasized that a driving force of this decision was to enhance the regular season — especially in the face of College Football Playoff expansion, which would seem to erode the impact of the regular season.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Its bandeau neckline enhanced her figure and gave her a playful aura.
—Alessandro Cariani, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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Some areas of Michigan's Great Lakes remained dangerous early Friday, Aug. 29, for beach-goers, with waves up to 6 feet and dangerous currents, but conditions are expected to improve for the three-day Labor Day weekend.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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West won't feel the fall preview Folks in the West would welcome some of the chill that will overtake the Midwest and Northeast: Dangerous heat is expected to intensify and expand in coverage over much of the western U.S. into the weekend, the National Weather Service said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Scientists, as a group, lean more Democratic and less Republican than the rest of the public, a trend that seems to have intensified in recent decades.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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Merchants didn’t love his father’s soap, so Wrigley sweetened the deal with umbrellas, baking powder and, eventually, chewing gum.—
Amy Bizzarri,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Berths for these classic runs sell out fast, and Belmond has sweetened the ride further by adding six Grand Suites, each named for a legendary city and styled in an Art Deco tribute to that city.—
Ann Shields,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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Aromatic onion, bell pepper and garlic are used to enhance and deepen the sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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These factors deepened the disaster’s impacts and elongated the recovery process.—
Manann Donoghoe,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 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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The Trump administration has also heightened deportation efforts — but Giordano said what city and department officials have been saying for months: Phoenix police do not enforce immigration laws and do not work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Auroral activity has been heightened since last year, when the sun reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, which is a catalyst for coronal mass ejections and solar flares that contribute to stronger auroral activity.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pair it with the famous Elvis shake, a crazy blend of vanilla, peanut butter, candied bacon and more, and you're all set.—
Siena Kessler,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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The palate is smooth and silky, showcasing flavors of orchard and stone fruits, milk chocolate, cinnamon, seasoned oak and candied orange.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Rather than redefining love, Frisson aims to make space for it—to help couples notice, share, and strengthen connection in a form that’s thoughtful, personal, and lasting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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CIOs are focusing on strategies that improve patient care, streamline operations, and strengthen data security in a digital-first environment.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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