fortified
adjective
for·ti·fied
ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd 
1
: made stronger or more secure
a fortified city
fortified bridges
2
: improved or enhanced through the addition of one or more ingredients: such as
a
: having the alcohol content increased by the addition of distilled grape spirits during fermentation
Since Port is a fortified wine, it is fermented to about 5 percent alcohol, then brandy is added to arrive at a level of 20 percent alcohol.—
James Suckling
James Suckling
b
: enriched (as with vitamins or minerals) so that nutritional value is improved
fortified milk
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Built in 1809, the church is located in the National History Park in Milot park, along with the ruins of the Palace of Sans-Souci and the fortified site of Ramiers.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Some women are more likely to benefit from a supplement, including:
Those following restrictive diets: Those who follow vegetarian or vegan diets will need to supplement their diets with vitamin B12 and possibly other nutrients, such as iron and calcium, through fortified foods or supplements.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Walls [become] higher, longer, wider, more fortified, more guards.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2024
Hodson says that dietary supplements, as well as fortified cereals, soy products, and nutritional yeast, can help keep B-12 at healthy levels.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Some women are more likely to benefit from a supplement, including:
Those following restrictive diets: Those who follow vegetarian or vegan diets will need to supplement their diets with vitamin B12 and possibly other nutrients, such as iron and calcium, through fortified foods or supplements.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Walls [become] higher, longer, wider, more fortified, more guards.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2024
Hodson says that dietary supplements, as well as fortified cereals, soy products, and nutritional yeast, can help keep B-12 at healthy levels.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortified. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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