ENHANCING Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

enhancing

verb

present participle of enhance

as in improving

to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

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Relevance

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as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

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as in sweetening

to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

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Recent Examples of enhancing The monthly books are chosen by a committee through the Dollywood Foundation with the goal of enhancing early childhood education. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The former see only the benefits of enhancing their relevance. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 That last one sold more than 20 million copies when Whitney Houston recorded it for the 1992 film The Bodyguard, further enhancing Parton’s image as an influential, genre-defying artist. — Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 That Bane, ripped to the gills thanks to his strength-enhancing pseudo-steroid Venom, then had to fight a new Batman — one whose tactics were so brutal that the old Batman returned to take back his mantle — wasn’t an outlier. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 The plans include enhancing Ross Park Mall’s retail mix, home décor offerings and overall customer experience. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Often occurring during informal downtime, these conversations promote psychological detachment, leading to creative problem-solving and a broader perspective on work challenges, ultimately enhancing well-being and resilience. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The stakes are high, with victory on the track bringing in prize money and enhancing the team’s attractiveness to sponsors like Petronas and Microsoft. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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The catalyst for improving the life conditions of Americans, our hemisphere, and everyone in the world, is to massively expand energy production around the world.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
From helping people lose weight to controlling their blood sugar to tamping down inflammation and improving heart health, these medications herald a new age of medicine.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of improving

Verb

Richard Engel is back in Ukraine to report on its intensifying war with Russia, with a strike this weekend on a warehouse west of Kyiv becoming its deadliest attack this year — more than 38 people were killed.

— NBC News, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Bumpy road ahead Beyond political scrutiny, intensifying competition has also added to the company’s struggles in recent years.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensifying

Verb

Insufficient light reduces fruit production, stops the plums from sweetening, and leaves the tree vulnerable to fungal diseases.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
Rob McDaniel, executive chef of Bayonet and Helen in Birmingham, Alabama, supports this idea for sweetening your tea.

— Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of sweetening

Verb

Brent crude climbed back above $90 a barrel and gasoline stayed over $4 a gallon all month, deepening inflation pressures and sharpening expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Salesforce ‘s deepening push into artificial intelligence is showing signs of paying off, and that should continue to benefit its stock, according to Goldman Sachs.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of deepening

Verb

The bill’s proponents have maintained that the law will crack down on voter fraud and is a step toward strengthening voter integrity laws.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin dismissed any travel concerns, saying that authorities are constantly strengthening flight safety.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of strengthening

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