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adjective

Definition of enrichednext
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as in fortified

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as in trimmed

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enriched

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verb

past tense of enrich
1
as in improved
to make better a truly great book can enrich your life

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2
as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the church's magnificent interior is enriched with stunningly beautiful murals

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Recent Examples of enriched
Verb
The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has warned that Iran has enriched uranium to 60 percent. — Brad Dress, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 Uranium enriched to 60 percent could theoretically be used for a nuclear weapon, albeit an inefficient one by most standards. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriched
  1. fortified
  2. improved
  3. adorned
  4. nutritive
  5. enhanced
  6. decorated
  7. nutritious
  8. nutrient
Adjective
  • During that recent ride-along with Border Patrol in the El Paso sector, CBS News cameras captured a heavily fortified U.S. border, spotting Border Patrol agents, soldiers, vehicles and barriers.
    — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • One cup of fortified whole milk provides 12% of the DV for vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption, regulates inflammation, supports immune health, and more.817 The nutritional content of milk varies depending on factors like the cows' diets.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of fortified
Verb
  • Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.
    — Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.
    — Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improved
Verb
  • People cautiously trickled back into the French Quarter, live bands resumed playing at their usual corners and mourners stopped by a makeshift memorial adorned with flowers and Mardi Gras beads.
    — Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Go for Bold Whether it's painted, papered, and adorned with art, don't just dip your toe in half way.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of adorned
Adjective
  • Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar.
    — Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 1 July 2024
  • From helpful nutritive additions and lymphatic massage to journaling, reading, and simply spending time with loved ones, Elsesser finds ways to prioritize herself, at home and abroad.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
Definition of nutritive
Verb
  • Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.
    — Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.
    — John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of enhanced
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  • Her fingers were decorated with equally showstopping rings.
    — Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of decorated
Adjective
  • Consuming nutritious foods can make all the difference in health and well-being — but not every American has ready, regular access to fresh produce and other wholesome options, many experts say.
    — Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Harvard research indicates that adopting five healthy habits—maintaining a nutritious diet, engaging in regular physical activity, keeping a healthy body weight, not smoking and moderating alcohol intake—can help extend life expectancies.
    — Alana Sandel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of nutritious
Adjective
  • Microbial communities, essential for nutrient cycling and plant health, decline.
    — Narcisa Pricope, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Sustainable farming practices, such as planting cover crops or reducing fertilizer use, will also prevent nutrient runoff from feeding the algal blooms, as would reducing the amount of land that’s covered in concrete and installing more green infrastructure that absorbs rainwater.
    — Diana Kruzman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
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