spruced

verb

Definition of sprucednext
past tense of spruce
as in tricked

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  1. improved
  2. embellished
  3. enriched
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  • The modern sniper is born During the Cold War, the sniper rifle dramatically improved capability, power, and range.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Aldo has improved slightly to +115, but Bautista is still the betting favorite at -140.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improved
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  • The opposite sleeve was adorned with mismatched safety pins, while additional safety pins and metal trinkets embellished the rest of the jacket.
    Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The bottle itself is sleek and subtly familiar embellished with a piña motif sporting a metallic neck label and black wooden cork.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of embellished
Verb
  • On top of its odor and sweat protection, this spray-on antiperspirant is enriched with moisturizing pro-ceramide technology (powered by ceramide-rich sunflower seed oil) to leave underarms feeling smooth without a sweaty, greasy feel.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bob Garcia, a Penn State grad and SEO specialist, brings 20+ years of digital marketing expertise, enriched by entrepreneurial insights.
    Bob Garcia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of enriched
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Thesaurus Entries Near spruced

spruce

spruced

spruced (up)

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