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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
Rewarding good behavior and enriching the feline’s environment with play and stimulation can reduce curtain climbing.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean trade ensured that spices like cloves and nutmeg became integral to pickling recipes worldwide, enriching their flavor profiles and preserving their cultural legacies.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Ejection turned out to have access to Natanz, in central Iran, where a secret facility had been equipped with underground buildings capable of housing thousands of centrifuges for enriching uranium.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
No corrupt leader enriching himself and the Epstein class buddies.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 29 Mar. 2026
No corrupt leader enriching himself and the Epstein class buddies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
All this talk about how AI can solve all the world’s problems doesn’t change the fact that the technology is being advanced by some superrich people who wield enormous power, and who time and time again have made decisions based on enriching themselves over the greater good.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Fink also warned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could amplify inequality, enriching those who already own assets while leaving others further behind.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean trade ensured that spices like cloves and nutmeg became integral to pickling recipes worldwide, enriching their flavor profiles and preserving their cultural legacies.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Ejection turned out to have access to Natanz, in central Iran, where a secret facility had been equipped with underground buildings capable of housing thousands of centrifuges for enriching uranium.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
No corrupt leader enriching himself and the Epstein class buddies.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 29 Mar. 2026
No corrupt leader enriching himself and the Epstein class buddies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Disney+, the agreement also reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production and talent, enriching its offering with formats that have strong cultural and social impact.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
All this talk about how AI can solve all the world’s problems doesn’t change the fact that the technology is being advanced by some superrich people who wield enormous power, and who time and time again have made decisions based on enriching themselves over the greater good.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Fink also warned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could amplify inequality, enriching those who already own assets while leaving others further behind.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriching
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In improving to 35-3, South Carolina’s 6-foot-3 All-American Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass in overwhelming TCU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Small changes—from better moisturizing to improving your immediate workspace—can make a noticeable difference.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey mother uses rally to teach daughter Aubrey residents Emily Murray, 43, and her 9-year-old daughter Storie spent Friday evening making signs and decorating a shirt before attending their first No Kings protest in Frisco on Saturday.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Wreaths are also custom to Ancient Greece, with Greeks traditionally decorating their front door with a flower wreath to symbolize welcoming nature into their homes.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The star adorning the space above 6 o’clock also harks back to 1950s timepieces from Omega.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Baptista was a vision of radiance in a silver Zuhair Murad gown that featured an off-the-shoulder design, plunging neckline, cinched waist, draping details, and flowy floor-sweeping skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 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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Saturday’s event at Hansen Dam in San Fernando Valley brought Angelenos together with the common purpose of enhancing and beautifying neighborhoods to ensure that Los Angeles shines on the world stage.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Enriching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enriching. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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