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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Usually, I whisk whatever sweetener I have on hand directly into the custard: honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, sometimes a combination.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Asked about "sweetener" measures, finance chief Chan told reporters that his budget included bigger tax breaks this year compared to 2025.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
High-fructose corn syrup, a much-criticized sweetener, is disappearing from places you wouldn’t have even thought to look for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
Understanding these pathways helps explain why monk fruit may have health promoting properties beyond its use as a natural sweetener.
From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026
Mom pours milk into her mug, then opens a packet of sweetener and sprinkles it in.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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