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as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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Recent Examples of heightens
The sites' proximity to NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia heightens the potential threat.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.
—Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
And the deployment of voiceover by all parties concerned heightens further the film’s feel of accessible personal exploration.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Young’s gorgeously subtle, stirring delivery during the chorus heightens the song’s poignant mood, a meditation on complex familial bonds.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
But the script also heightens dramatic themes of injustice, persecution and the concept of evil as a useful scapegoating tool.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
This push for fossil fuels not only accelerates climate change but also heightens pollution levels, which are often most severe in Black communities that are already burdened by environmental hazards.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
These light-touch measures would be sensible even if AGI weren’t a possibility, but the prospect of AGI heightens their importance.
—Daniel Colson, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
The Grand Cardinal Cross is stirring tension between your personal and professional life, and Mars in your sign heightens your emotional response to it all.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.
—Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
And the deployment of voiceover by all parties concerned heightens further the film’s feel of accessible personal exploration.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Young’s gorgeously subtle, stirring delivery during the chorus heightens the song’s poignant mood, a meditation on complex familial bonds.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
But the script also heightens dramatic themes of injustice, persecution and the concept of evil as a useful scapegoating tool.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
This push for fossil fuels not only accelerates climate change but also heightens pollution levels, which are often most severe in Black communities that are already burdened by environmental hazards.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
These light-touch measures would be sensible even if AGI weren’t a possibility, but the prospect of AGI heightens their importance.
—Daniel Colson, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
The Grand Cardinal Cross is stirring tension between your personal and professional life, and Mars in your sign heightens your emotional response to it all.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Creating a narrative that includes employees as brand advocates not only enhances their engagement but also fosters loyalty and advocacy among customers.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The answer is simple but profound—a ripple effect that enhances customer interactions and fosters lasting loyalty.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Gooch's sympathetic biography deepens the picture of Haring as a Warhol-like genius.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This new finding challenges earlier results and strengthens the case that Jupiter-family comets — short-period comets that orbit the sun in less than 20 years — could have been crucial in delivering water to early Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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