As cultural exchange continued between the two countries, their mutual understanding became even deeper.

The third in the series was a level above the rest.

Her disappearance gave zest to the mystery.

He is a cut above his neighbors.

She was all the more beautiful dressed in her wedding costume.

I was at a musical recently, in the third row. Seeing the actor I love up close like that made me feel more smitten with him than ever.

The game added to the fun.

Modern finance is becoming increasingly complicated and sophisticated.

I wonder whether it uses more energy to climb stairs normally or by skipping one stair with each step.

You're much prettier than I remember.

Look at you! You've become so much more adorable.

I ran upstairs two steps at a time.