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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Walmart said last fall it would remove synthetic dyes from its store-brand foods and phase out roughly 30 other ingredients, including certain artificial sweeteners and preservatives.
Paramount’s updated proposal contained several key sweeteners, including a commitment from tech billionaire Larry Ellison, through his Ellison Trust, to guarantee $45.7 billion in equity financing.
From Los Angeles Times
Earlier this week, Paramount raised bid for Warner to $31 a share and it threw in other sweeteners for a proposed deal that would top $110 billion.
From Los Angeles Times
Asked about "sweetener" measures, finance chief Chan told reporters that his budget included bigger tax breaks this year compared to 2025.
From Barron's
Some countries offer sweeteners to shipowners such as cheaper registration fees or lower taxes.
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