as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a slim, spruce man in a tailor-made business suit
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Recent Examples of spruce
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
If your outdoor space is lacking a little something, why not spruce it up with an outdoor rug?
Outdoor area rugs bring visual interest and texture to a room and easily bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor spaces.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
This area deserves new owners and operators to come in, fix it, spruce it up and bring in new tenants.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Have a medium-length cut already but want to spruce it up?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
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Verb
As for the primary suite, it has been spruced to the nines by the late French architect Thierry Despont.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
If your outdoor space is lacking a little something, why not spruce it up with an outdoor rug?
Outdoor area rugs bring visual interest and texture to a room and easily bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor spaces.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
This area deserves new owners and operators to come in, fix it, spruce it up and bring in new tenants.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Have a medium-length cut already but want to spruce it up?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for spruce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spruce
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Because while SteamOS provides that smooth, responsive, and elegant experience on Steam Deck, Bazzite currently brings it to many other devices.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The style was elegant and practical, sans any pesky heel height.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Other options include a rooftop deck with staircase, and a wood-burning stove, though tricking it out like this will of course increase the price significantly.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
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This means being aware of the tactics used by attackers to trick you into installing such backdoor code in the first place.Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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That led to his breakout success with The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt as the friendly and smart but disfigured title character in Victorian England and Anthony Hopkins as the doctor who tries to treat him.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Best Packing Essentials Deals For frequent travelers, packing smart is important, and these products can make all the difference.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
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This rule is another opportunity to improve our air quality and protect public health while supporting a thriving restaurant industry.Michael Seilback, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Doing regular physical activity, such as walking, cycling, or strength training, to improve insulin sensitivity and help manage weight gain (as obesity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes).Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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These comfortable, stylish over-ear headphones are lauded for their adjustable EQ and long-lasting battery, ensuring a tailored and uninterrupted listening experience.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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This voyage into the future of stylish drinking is a must for all 'Star Trek' - and cocktail - fans.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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She first was spotted in a white mini dress embellished with pearls and crystals, accessorized with satin white pumps.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The bottom rim of the jacket was embellished with recycled spoons, a nod to sustainable fashion efforts.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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In her scarlet silk dress and natty little red hat, Doris Ulmann would have looked right at home in her Park Avenue studio.April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Nov. 2024
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Obviously, nobody has any inkling of what’s about to go down in Columbus five days after Ferro makes her natty selection.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Spruce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruce. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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