as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the phenomenal enhancements that have been made in home electronic equipment
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Recent Examples of enhancements
Sandalow said that means states will focus on enhancements and upgrades to their current systems.
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Sarah Jane Tribble, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The creators plan to add support for more games in the future, and players will also be able to create their own enhancements for individual games using tools built into the emulator.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The ballroom includes a military bunker as part of its national security enhancements, and has been under construction for months, but faces legal hurdles.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Even with such enhancements, former agents said, securing the Hilton is challenging and highlights the tension between protecting politicians and ensuring the public has access to them.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the enhancements, only about 50 acres of the island had been developed.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Jurors also found true sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
More recent enhancements include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX—the first movie theatre to open in Inglewood in 30 years; Cosm Los Angeles in 2024, a 1,500-seat venue with an 87-foot LED dome, often compared to Las Vegas’ Sphere; and a flurry of new restaurants and nighttime spots.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
But while Taylor Sheridan’s shows, product enhancements and even blockbuster movies were on the menu, the pitch from Ellison and his team was at times more high-minded.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Sarah Jane Tribble, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The creators plan to add support for more games in the future, and players will also be able to create their own enhancements for individual games using tools built into the emulator.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The ballroom includes a military bunker as part of its national security enhancements, and has been under construction for months, but faces legal hurdles.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Even with such enhancements, former agents said, securing the Hilton is challenging and highlights the tension between protecting politicians and ensuring the public has access to them.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Before the enhancements, only about 50 acres of the island had been developed.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Jurors also found true sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
More recent enhancements include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX—the first movie theatre to open in Inglewood in 30 years; Cosm Los Angeles in 2024, a 1,500-seat venue with an 87-foot LED dome, often compared to Las Vegas’ Sphere; and a flurry of new restaurants and nighttime spots.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
But while Taylor Sheridan’s shows, product enhancements and even blockbuster movies were on the menu, the pitch from Ellison and his team was at times more high-minded.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancements
Noun
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Although Moscow has made many improvements to the drones, some can still be taken down by electronic jamming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Clarendon Hills Park District stated that record-breaking rainfall this spring led to the delay in the opening of the pool, as construction crews work to safely complete final improvements to the facility.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Enhancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancements. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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