1 [U,C] a substance used to make food or drink taste sweeter, used instead of sugar:
artificial sweetener(s)
2 [C] (informal) something that is given to sb in order to persuade them to do sth, especially when this is done in a secret or dishonest way:
Financial sweeteners were used to secure the deal.
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