sweetener

noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Something added to food to sweeten its taste, especially an artificial substitute for sugar.

2

Something given or added to added to a deal to sweeten another's attitude, especially a bribe or kickback.

3

A shill bidder at an auction.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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