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as in to improve
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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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
Its lines—especially in profile—are emphatic yet simple, with subtle contours enhanced by delicate A and C pillars allowing expansive glass all around, one reason these cars are so brilliant to drive.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
So to be a part of something like this … that enhances my natural beauty or natural qualities is a positive thing.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Yet, at least in the lab, that does not seem to enhance the nymphs’ chances of survival.
—Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Lit from behind, the scene was further enhanced by back projection with a video projector.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
So to be a part of something like this … that enhances my natural beauty or natural qualities is a positive thing.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Yet, at least in the lab, that does not seem to enhance the nymphs’ chances of survival.
—Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Lit from behind, the scene was further enhanced by back projection with a video projector.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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To improve insulin sensitivity: Diabetes is a huge threat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tragedy put a face on the problem, prompting citizens to take independent steps to improve pedestrian safety in some neighborhoods while waiting for public officials to take a more holistic response.Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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These disparities in attitude will intensify as the war gets closer to an end and as Ukraine’s postwar status comes into sharper focus.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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This helps explain why Amazon is sweetening the deal with some additional perks, such as unlimited grocery delivery for Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and local grocery partners at just $9.99 per month.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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What separates this device from others in the Keurig line is the ability to make iced-ish coffee, which comes out significantly cooler than the regular brew and will make a passable iced coffee when poured over ice and sweetened.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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And Trump’s involvement with the crypto industry could continue to deepen.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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As the moon harmonizes with the sun, keep things light to deepen your bond!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
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A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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When the film’s content was difficult to follow or more ambiguous like during Inception, activity was heightened in executive control brain regions.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ruby colored in the glass, this delightful wine has aromas of cranberry, cherry, and pomegranate that pave the way for silky tannins wrapped around flavors of cherry, candied orange peel, and brown baking spices.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Give the gift of a candle shaped like a cronut or one that smells like all their favorite festive winter treats rolled into one, with notes of gingerbread, cinnamon, candied orange peel, and vanilla.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
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Closing visibility gaps, strengthening governance and building resilience can ensure that identity infrastructures not only meet today’s needs but are ready for whatever the future brings.Gerry Gebel, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Moringa oil, one of the key ingredients, can strengthen the hair and moisturize the scalp.Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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