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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Teamed with a whole host of other vitamins (for synergistic purposes), this product brightens the skin whilst protecting it.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and dye Good for all skin types Can be a bit strong for those with sensitive skin If dullness and uneven tone are a concern, this toner, infused with glycolic acid, will help brighten your complexion with minimal effort.Jordan Galloway, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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The little girl wore the dress over a pink long-sleeve shirt with a Disney princesses print, and accessorized with a pink hair bow and sneakers.Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Chapman paired the dress with black, open-toe heels and opted for minimal jewelry pieces to accessorize her look, favoring a pair of delicate silver earrings.Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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