sweetener
US /ˈswiːt.nɚ/
UK /ˈswiːt.nɚ/
1.
a substance used to sweeten food or drink
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Many diet sodas use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.
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Honey is a natural sweetener.
2.
something offered to make a deal or situation more attractive
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The company offered a bonus as a sweetener to close the deal.
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The new features were a great sweetener for the software package.