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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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