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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten (up)
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Handlers at the 2024 National Dog Show Presented by Purina spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about getting different breeds ready for the big event and the amount of primping required.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
28 Nov. 2024 -
Find it on Amazon Bring the Spa Home With This Facial Steamer Turn your bathroom into a spa with this facial steamer kit that comes with eight tools to primp and prod the skin, just like a professional.—
Hyphensocial Contributors,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2024
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Wearing a look inspired by Barbie herself, Margot Robbie dolls up at this year's Gotham Awards on Nov. 27 in N.Y.C. 43 of 80 Night to Remember Bradley Cooper waves to onlookers outside of the 2023 Gotham Awards in New York City on Nov. 27.—
Zoey Lyttle,
Peoplemag,
30 Nov. 2023
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To further doll up your kitchen, Hilton’s main cutlery set features eight luxuriously golden knives with soft pink handles and gold accents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2023
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She’s doe-eyed and eager and preening with Grande adopting a mid-century affectation, à la Gloria Grahame in Oklahoma!—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2024
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The Chargers preened, all right, with Herbert heaving two second-half touchdown passes.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Mackin got the paintings in the living room and kitchen at Target and found the botanical prints that dress up the dining room on Facebook Marketplace.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Stiller explains that production dressed up actors to resemble Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, and Turturro and outfitted them with masks.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Smarten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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