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as in improving
to make better
a truly great book can enrich your life
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the church's magnificent interior is enriched with stunningly beautiful murals
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Recent Examples of enriching
In honor of a quarter-century of empowering students, enriching the community and advancing academic excellence, Santiago Canyon College hosted its 25th Anniversary Gala in November, an event that raised a net $124,000 in support of the Santiago Canyon College Foundation.
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Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the order claims, these companies have bought back billions in stock, enriching both shareholders and executives.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Sixty-seven percent of Republicans — and 45% of independents — think American foreign policy should focus on enriching America and its citizens, while only 29% of Democrats polled believe so.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
L’Oréal, which was highly acquisitive in 2025, with deals to purchase Kering Beauty, Medik8 and ColorWow, as well as an additional 10 percent stake in Galderma, among other transactions, no doubt will continue enriching its portfolio in the new year.
—Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
And Maduro, both, Juan Orlando Hernandez, were accused of prolific drug trafficking, enriching themselves, corrupting their country, and allowing violence and danger to flourish.
—ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
Nothing wrong with that, but an aging, self-enriching former New York real-estate developer isn’t well-suited for such a job.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
And the bulk of the stock market gains are further enriching the wealthiest of US households.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Guest authors often join us to share their own experiences and stories, enriching our conversations and inspiring new ideas.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriching
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Corporate use cases include employee well-being programs aimed at reducing burnout and improving focus.—
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Lazzarini was in Turkey for talks with officials on improving humanitarian access in Gaza.—
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
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People have been complaining about the progressively enhancing degradation in the city for weeks.—
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The keyboard designer introduced models to support productivity while enhancing personal expression, crafting tools that feel like they were truly made for the user.—
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On their website, the brand noted that more than 30 yards of French Chantilly lace went into the construction, and the 600 buttons adorning it are also covered in lace.—
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
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Antique furniture and draping curtains secure a feeling of heritage.—
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Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.—
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From training the first service dog to beautifying a scenic jewel to teaching at-risk kids to save and invest money, our Icon winners are making a difference.—
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These low-growing plants perform important environmental services while beautifying the garden year-round.—
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“Enriching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enriching. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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