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height·en·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. heightening(a)adjective

    reaching a higher intensity

    "their heightening fears"

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  1. heightening

    Heightening is the act or process of accentuating, intensifying, or increasing certain features, aspects, or emotions. It could refer to elevating something to a higher standard, level, or degree. The term is commonly used in various fields such as art, drama, music, or even psychology.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Heightening

    of Heighten

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of heightening in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of heightening in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of heightening in a Sentence

  1. Ed Clark:

    Approximately 44% of the U.S. is at risk for flooding this spring, california’s historic snowpack, coupled with spring rain, is heightening the potential for spring floods.

  2. Javier Martinez:

    We have seen far too much political violence lately and all of these events are powerful reminders that stirring up fear, heightening tensions, and stoking hatred can have devastating consequences.

  3. Yoshiki Shinke:

    Inflationary pressure is heightening quite a bit, with price hikes broadening beyond those for food and fuel, companies aren’t that cautious about raising prices any more. We might see inflation stay above the BOJ’s 2% target well into autumn this year.

  4. John Ing:

    Gold made a dramatic move today, breaking out of the resistance levels and the stocks are reacting on the positive, we're seeing the ramifications of increased volatility in the market and the heightening geopolitical climate.

  5. Jesse Arreguin:

    Our divestment policy is a message that we don’t want to do business with companies that seek to profit off of separating families, degrading the environment and heightening tensions with long-time partners such as Mexico.

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