enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər 
en-
1
: one that enhances
2
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by preferentially increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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The cheese puffs were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers in the product.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the herb was used as a mnemonic enhancer.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Savory: The herb is a key flavor in pickling brines and cures, a classic seasoning in stocks, and a flavor enhancer in hearty soups and braises.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Visual effects are employed throughout, but unlike with so many films groaning under the weight of CG eyesores, digital technology is used less as a shortcut than as enhancer, or for specific purposes like dropping in talking animal characters and stitching together composite shots.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the herb was used as a mnemonic enhancer.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Savory: The herb is a key flavor in pickling brines and cures, a classic seasoning in stocks, and a flavor enhancer in hearty soups and braises.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Visual effects are employed throughout, but unlike with so many films groaning under the weight of CG eyesores, digital technology is used less as a shortcut than as enhancer, or for specific purposes like dropping in talking animal characters and stitching together composite shots.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər, en-
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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