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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Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Coffee is beloved as an energy booster and a mood enhancer.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The other big change is the introduction of Apple Intelligence, which gives users a combination of on-device and on-cloud AI tools that are integrated into everything from writing and summarization features to photo enhancers and image generators.
—PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Just like 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
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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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