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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Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
Autonomous, Not Unchecked Rather than replacing human touchpoints, AI serves as an enhancer of human roles.
—Alex Zukerman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Just as some teas can bring out the sweetness of darker chocolate bars, the health properties of each can also work together as mood enhancers, Mullen said.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
The jury also convicted Buxton of a violent crime sentence enhancer, according to court records.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 June 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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