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as in improving
to make better
a truly great book can enrich your life
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as in decorating
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 enriching
The indictment presents a detailed and devastating narrative of how, for years, officials in Sinaloa have allegedly worked hand in hand with mobsters, enriching themselves and allowing the gang to operate with seeming impunity.
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Since clover prefers a low-nitrogen environment, enriching the soil will make your turf healthier and strangle out clover plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego is a youth development organization dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment where young people can learn and grow during non-school hours.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In Trent’s estimation, those at the federal level aren’t listening enough to small business owners, with many of the administration’s policies aimed at enriching large corporations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Marston, for her 28 years of dedication as the director of the Elgin History Museum and preserving, promoting and enriching residents and visitors of the cultural and architectural history of Elgin.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Several leaders have urged an extended ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, according to Bloomberg, pressing for a deal that would ban Iran from enriching uranium or building long-range missiles.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The president told NewsNation's Kellie Meyer that Iran had agreed to stop enriching uranium.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Since clover prefers a low-nitrogen environment, enriching the soil will make your turf healthier and strangle out clover plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego is a youth development organization dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment where young people can learn and grow during non-school hours.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In Trent’s estimation, those at the federal level aren’t listening enough to small business owners, with many of the administration’s policies aimed at enriching large corporations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Marston, for her 28 years of dedication as the director of the Elgin History Museum and preserving, promoting and enriching residents and visitors of the cultural and architectural history of Elgin.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Several leaders have urged an extended ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, according to Bloomberg, pressing for a deal that would ban Iran from enriching uranium or building long-range missiles.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The president told NewsNation's Kellie Meyer that Iran had agreed to stop enriching uranium.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriching
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Rinsing quinoa is really about improving the experience and allowing the ingredient to deliver on flavor and nourishment.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Asylon, the focus has shifted from adoption to effective integration, enhancing existing systems while improving efficiency and reducing friction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, hikers can sneak a peek at the mini-mansions nestled in the hills and take in the desert-chic flora and fauna decorating the trail.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The thrift store can be a treasure trove of gorgeous pieces of artwork, perfect for decorating your living room walls.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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The expansion is also expected to add more natural light, green space and a new lobby in the hopes of enhancing comfort and care for families, hospital leaders, who touted the tower as a ‘transformative project,’ said on Wednesday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Work may need to be repeatedly translated between systems, increasing the effort required for alignment without necessarily enhancing output.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But those are, in the rearview, mere filigree adorning the few tender years in which Richie retained absolute authorship of love’s true rapture.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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These are clutter-free spaces, cool and calming with occasional nods to Moroccan heritage in the form of black-and-white photography of Rabat’s heritage sites in the rooms, and handmade plates adorning walls in the corridors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The star's honey blonde hair was swept up into a twist at the top of her head with a long ponytail draping down and a few tendrils framing her face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Silky smooth and produced eco-consciously, Tencel is a polished, lightweight fabric that’s soft against skin and has a luxurious draping quality.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Officials dreamed of a futuristic span serving people crossing from Sacramento’s burgeoning Railyards development and beautifying a riverfront.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Besides physically climbing over surfaces, cucumbers have moved globally—not by means of their coiling tendrils, but rather by becoming a commodity known for its refreshing and beautifying uses.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Enriching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enriching. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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