sweetener
Americannoun
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something that sweetens, as sugar or a low-calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar.
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an added inducement.
such sweeteners as tax breaks and low-cost loans.
noun
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a sweetening agent, esp one that does not contain sugar
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informal a bribe
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informal a financial inducement
Etymology
Origin of sweetener
Example Sentences
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This raises concerns about whether alternative sweeteners truly offer a safer option than table sugar, especially for people with diabetes and other metabolic disorders who often rely on products labeled as "sugar free."
From Science Daily
Netflix’s victory was assured by late Thursday, soon after another deadline for last-minute deal sweeteners.
From Los Angeles Times
They frequently contain colors, flavor enhancers, sweeteners, thickeners, foaming agents and emulsifiers, and typically cannot be produced in the home.
From Barron's
Some sweeteners in her budget included freezes on rail fares and prescription charges, as well as cuts to high energy bills.
From Barron's
Ultra-processed foods are defined as containing more than five ingredients which you would not find at home in your kitchen cupboard, such as emulsifiers, preservatives, additives, dyes and sweeteners.
From BBC
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