How to Use freshen up in a Sentence

freshen up

phrasal verb
Definition of freshen upnext
  • Rather than doing the whole toothbrush-and-toothpaste routine, these mini brushes are great for freshening up on the plane — even at your seat.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The key to this style of bangs—and the easiest way to freshen up the look—is the length.
    — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 11 July 2023
  • The Drake Hotel The prince ducks in and out quickly to freshen up.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2023
  • Viral chops like Sadie's aren't the only ways to freshen up your look this fall.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 15 June 2023
  • Some people roll out of bed bleary-eyed and head straight into the shower to freshen up (and wake up) for the day ahead.
    — Bianca London, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
  • There is very little time to freshen up, so having this around is a huge help.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 8 Aug. 2023
  • With spring around the corner, now’s an ideal time to brainstorm new ways to freshen up your space.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • For the most part, people walk off the slopes with their skis slung over their shoulders and head straight to après; there's no need to change clothes or freshen up.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Right Now 8 hr 28 min ago Now’s the time to freshen up your activewear collection for fall.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Here are 36 pretty spring haircuts to freshen up your look.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Drivers can refuel with soft drinks and snacks or freshen up in the bathrooms.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2023
  • To freshen up the bustling landmark while paying homage to its 143-year-old history.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2024
  • Or keep the original countertops and freshen up the space in other ways.
    — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Drop your bags, freshen up, and head out on the famous Vancouver Seawall.
    — Jonny Bierman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023
  • For him, the sweet spot of the day is the late afternoon hours when people return from the beach and stop by to shop before freshening up for dinner.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2023
  • The idea is to freshen up your home without spending a lot on new furniture pieces or artwork.
    — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Days before the event, crews worked to beautify the route, freshening up paint on sidewalks and trimming hedges.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
  • The pre-dawn wake-up gives him a few hours to freshen up and gather his things before hustling to clock in at his warehouse job in downtown Fort Worth by 7.
    — Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2024
  • Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum also lightened her locks, dyeing it a more platinum blonde hue to freshen up her look just in time for the summer.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2023
  • Get ready to tackle those stains and freshen up those clothes with our comprehensive guide to the best laundry detergents on the shelves.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
  • On the exterior, the door doubles as a mirror, providing an easy way to freshen up your face anywhere in your home (or on the go).
    — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
  • There’s still room in there for magazines and books for your journey, or a makeup case to freshen up upon arrival.
    — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2023
  • Those who can’t snag an appointment have another way of freshening up, with showers in the lounge.
    — Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
  • Instead, find strategic ways to freshen up discreet parts of your home that have potential.
    — Allison Duncan, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2023
  • When summer rolls around, there’s no better way to freshen up a caprese salad or add juiciness to a sandwich than with a plump tomato.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 June 2023
  • The hair equivalent of no make-up make-up, the midi-bob is the perfect way to freshen up your style, without a dramatic overhaul of your current look.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The building is a historic landmark that has been freshened up with modern metallic accents and cool, cozy velvets.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
  • There's also a hot and cold buffet (with dim sum!), a self-serve bar with an impressively wide range of wines, and shower suites for freshening up.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2024
  • New jewellery is one of the easiest ways to freshen up your summer outfits, celebrate a new season, and try out bold trends.
    — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 19 June 2024

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