smarten (up)

verb

Definition of smarten (up)next
as in to primp

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  1. primp
  2. doll up
  3. preen
  4. dress 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
Definition of primp
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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
  • 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
Definition of doll up
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  • Which is why pigeons, unlike, say, imperial eagles, or regal lions, or, of course, horses preening with humans atop them, rarely get this sort of exalted treatment.
    Carl Swanson, Curbed, 31 July 2024
  • Washington approaches the role like a preening peacock or a man showing off all his toys, and at first, his constant finicking might seem like a tic.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of preen
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  • The Lodge is dressed up with a cozy après ski feel with private igloos available for rent.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The downtown was dressed up like an old Southern lady in black lace and fur, a funny hat, and costume jewelry, with Christmas lights dangling from every surface.
    Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of dress up
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