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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Flair also made a point to acknowledge Orton’s dedication to maintaining his physique without the use of performance enhancers, an achievement Flair views as both rare and impressive in the current era of professional wrestling.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Scraps can even act as flavor enhancers of their own, as in the case of a banana bread recipe from Zingerman’s Bakehouse, an artisanal bakery in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that uses the whole banana, peel included, Hard said.
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However, many are ultra-processed and contain preservatives, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and high amounts of sodium and unhealthy fats.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
Many boxed or processed versions also contain powdered cheese mixes, flavor enhancers, and preservatives that are often higher in sodium.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Scraps can even act as flavor enhancers of their own, as in the case of a banana bread recipe from Zingerman’s Bakehouse, an artisanal bakery in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that uses the whole banana, peel included, Hard said.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
However, many are ultra-processed and contain preservatives, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and high amounts of sodium and unhealthy fats.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
Many boxed or processed versions also contain powdered cheese mixes, flavor enhancers, and preservatives that are often higher in sodium.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
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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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