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enhancement

[en-hans-muhnt, -hahns-] / ɛnˈhæns mənt, -ˈhɑns- /
NOUN
augmentation
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The composer’s fluid, psychologically attuned music proved an elegant and ahead-of-its-time enhancement to the classic 1946 spy romance starring Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

“They’re different in many ways,” said Calvin Mercer, an East Carolina University religious studies professor who writes about human enhancement technologies.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

But it got plenty of enhancement from chip maker Micron, which made up nearly a quarter of the fund at midyear.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Fines for such infractions in West Newport Beach and the Peninsula — dubbed safety enhancement zones — will be tripled through July 6.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

Repeated exposure of an animal to the same odorant, in small doses, leads to great enhancement of acuity, suggesting the possibility that new receptor sites are added to the cells.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

There was a lot to discuss about both titles including AI/robots, intellectual enhancements, climate change, reality television, prison reform/abolition and human nature.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

"The enhancements proposed for Bray Studios will not only allow the region to build on its already established and impressive reputation amongst international clients," she said.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Upstart Holdings said artificial-intelligence enhancements helped reaccelerate growth in its core personal-lending business during the latest quarter — and investors liked what they saw.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

AliExpress criticised the "disproportionate" fine in a statement, which "does not adequately reflect our established framework and the significant, proactive enhancements we have made".

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Wax the body hair and erase the dark circles, but don’t make any noticeable enhancements.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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