How to Use freshen up in a Sentence

freshen up

phrasal verb
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Pops of Color Homeowners are turning to color to freshen up their decks this summer.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Still, in moist environments like mudflats, mudskippers can be seen rolling around in the mud to keep a sheen on their skin, flipping side to side in puddles to cool down and freshen up.
    Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2023
  • Not to mention, the unique design also aids in freshening up their breath for some extra cuddle time with their favorite humans.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023
  • The changing seasons present the perfect opportunity to freshen up your home decor.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Spring is in full swing, and what better time to freshen up your home with some new patio pieces, cookware, and cleaning tools — especially since Wayfair's massive Way Day sale is here!
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Subtle changes freshen up the Disco Sport's exterior, including a new gloss-black grille as well as different 19- and 21-inch wheels.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 14 June 2023
  • Casper is having a sitewide sale Casper's Everything Sale is the perfect opportunity to freshen up your sleeping space.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Producers are evidently trying to freshen up the format, with a couple of major twists already thrown in to the Season 10 premiere.
    Manori Ravindran, Variety, 6 June 2023
  • Adding houseplants and other greenery is a simple, inexpensive bathroom update idea to freshen up a small space.
    Sarah Egge, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2023

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