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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When foreign stocks and funds began to gain popularity three or four decades ago, they were viewed as diversification enhancers.
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The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
Grab seats facing the Indian Ocean and watch the sun go down with a cocktail enhancer.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Moving into 2024, there's now a better understanding of areas in which AI can be tapped as a creativity enhancer—not a human replacement—which will power widespread experimentation and adoption.
—Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
An epigenetic drug, the enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) inhibitor, is incorporated into the hydrogel to reduce inflammatory factors.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Regions called enhancers, for example, affect the probability that a gene will be transcribed.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
Clip the coupon in the product description to save 50 percent on the best-selling lash enhancer and primer at Amazon.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
Be careful to leverage synergies that are growth enhancers, not growth inhibitors.
—Mike Keech, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
It is known for its wakefulness-promoting effects and is often used as a cognitive enhancer.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
Grab seats facing the Indian Ocean and watch the sun go down with a cocktail enhancer.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Moving into 2024, there's now a better understanding of areas in which AI can be tapped as a creativity enhancer—not a human replacement—which will power widespread experimentation and adoption.
—Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
An epigenetic drug, the enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) inhibitor, is incorporated into the hydrogel to reduce inflammatory factors.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Regions called enhancers, for example, affect the probability that a gene will be transcribed.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
Clip the coupon in the product description to save 50 percent on the best-selling lash enhancer and primer at Amazon.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
Be careful to leverage synergies that are growth enhancers, not growth inhibitors.
—Mike Keech, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
It is known for its wakefulness-promoting effects and is often used as a cognitive enhancer.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
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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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