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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Food-industry giants can camouflage missing salt and fat with emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and other additives.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
They’re also advised to avoid using too many effects, including reverb, compression and vocal enhancers, per the video audition tips.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Some manufacturers also add natural flavor enhancers or acidifiers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Heliotrope brings that powdery element, matcha and green clover add something bright and earthy, and musk acts as a skin-enhancer that softens out the entire composition.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
They’re also advised to avoid using too many effects, including reverb, compression and vocal enhancers, per the video audition tips.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Some manufacturers also add natural flavor enhancers or acidifiers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Heliotrope brings that powdery element, matcha and green clover add something bright and earthy, and musk acts as a skin-enhancer that softens out the entire composition.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 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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