1
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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Recent Examples of heighten
Despite generally feeling comfortable in the city, McGirr said that certain moments on her commute definitely heighten her sense of alertness.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Have recent crashes heightened your flight anxiety?
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Combining a constantly moving camera, lenses that heighten reality, and a psychological approach to color, Lachman perfectly conveys both the experience of watching an opera and Maria’s inner emotional state.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
And that demand has become increasingly heightened in recent months as hurricanes and wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across the US.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Have recent crashes heightened your flight anxiety?
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Combining a constantly moving camera, lenses that heighten reality, and a psychological approach to color, Lachman perfectly conveys both the experience of watching an opera and Maria’s inner emotional state.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
And that demand has become increasingly heightened in recent months as hurricanes and wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across the US.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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That controversy intensified after West ran a commercial during Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX that aired in select markets including Los Angeles and directed viewers to the Yeezy site.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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The true secret of what this place is and who created it will be revealed in a clever way, but danger also intensifies when Bartholomew begins to have doubts about the loyalty of her hire.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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That puts the order on hold while relevant challenges are litigated – unless the Justice Department can convince an appeals court or the Supreme Court to lift the hold.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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The OnePlus Open is a sleek, lightweight, foldable phone with a hinge that's designed with fewer parts and premium materials, feels sturdy, and folds flat, enhancing usability.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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The phenomenon will visible to the naked eye from Earth’s Western Hemisphere, but will be enhanced with telescopes and binoculars, NASA says.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The White House’s hostility toward DEI has elevated the stakes for corporations already grappling with how to navigate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion amid a growing culture war, experts said.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 $38 SEPHORA Think of this oil-free SPF as a little luxury to elevate your daily routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Small portions quickly add up to big portions and deepen our debt.—
Cal Thomas,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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But there are long-term costs, and not simply in the risk of beggar-thy-neighbor trade policies of the kind that deepened the Great Depression.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The money raised will go to distribution costs and print and advertising.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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The event raised $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research.—
Allyson Portee,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Hydrolyzed collagen firms the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, while niacinamide brightens skin tone, calms the complexion and strengthens the skin barrier, and peptides smooth fine lines.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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Garden plants like tomatoes and citrus trees benefit from additional calcium to strengthen their blossoms and fruit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Feb. 2025
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The same urgency and commitment lawmakers used to push through the TRUMP Act could have been used to enact policies that truly uplift our communities.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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