as in to freshen
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Recent Examples of smarten
The subtle, pink-hued elixir is housed inside a handsome chiseled glass bottle that is sure to smarten up any home bar.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2022
This will not only smarten up the tree but, more importantly, also leave a small, clean wound that will heal more quickly.
—Washington Post, 7 July 2021
The real question is can NBA owners smarten up and become less greedy and give the finalists more than two months off before the start of a new season.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2021
Among some of the other ways Kohler is attempting to smarten up your bathroom: ► Smart toilet.
—Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2021
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2022
This will not only smarten up the tree but, more importantly, also leave a small, clean wound that will heal more quickly.
—Washington Post, 7 July 2021
The real question is can NBA owners smarten up and become less greedy and give the finalists more than two months off before the start of a new season.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2021
Among some of the other ways Kohler is attempting to smarten up your bathroom: ► Smart toilet.
—Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2021
See all Example Sentences for smarten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten
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Switching roles to freshen things on the first and third line may be an option for the coaching staff if a losing streak sets in.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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Many people use it to freshen their hair between washes or to extend the life of their color treatments.1 Most experts say dry shampoo is safe to use occasionally.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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Or brighten up your campsite with Asmad Solar Garden Lights, currently 41 percent off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 1912, Albert Einstein posited that when a foreground star drifts in front of a background star, the background star should briefly brighten, as the gravity of the one in front distorts and magnifies its light.—
Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
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The actress layered a roomy leather jacket over a sheer floral dress, accessorizing with a miniature version of the brand’s Jackie handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Witherspoon added her own personal flair to the look in true Elle Woods fashion, accessorizing the ankle-length black coat with gold hoops, burgundy heels, and a matching red purse.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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