smarten

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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. 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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  • Some, like Torres, Sane, Jesus and Alvarez, played their part and were then moved on for the next player to freshen things up.
    Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The rooms are purposefully designed without clocks, radios, or televisions for a true unplugged escape, and ocean breezes and ceiling fans freshen the air rather than air conditioners.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This majesty palm is popular for being a pet-friendly, low maintenance plant that brightens a space with its tropical green fronds.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • That's Cosrx's Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, whose namesake ingredient (96% snail mucin) soothes blemishes, brightens acne scars, and evens out hyperpigmentation.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Swift wore a black and white tweed coat ($9,600) over a wool jersey jumpsuit ($4,650) accessorized with a Chanel pearl and gold belt ($2,250).
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Instead, choose a pair that hits right above the delicate ankle bone, accessorizing with a stylish pair of ballet flats or sneakers.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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