smartens

present tense third-person singular of smarten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartens
Verb
  • The lightweight gel-cream sinks in fast, while niacinamide brightens and smooths over time.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Via a cocktail of vitamin C and the antioxidant properties of ferulic acid and vitamin E, this Vogue Verified vitamin C serum delivers environmental protection, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves firmness, and brightens.
    Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • All-in-all, Curaçao's North Sea Jazz Festival provides a truly world-class festival experience that both enriches and honors the deeply profound cultural roots of the island.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In short, feeling connected with others enriches your life and the lives of those around you.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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