freshen up
phrasal verb
freshened up; freshening up; freshens up
: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh
I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.
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The front will be freshened up with a new theme monthly, currently displaying affordable holiday gifts.
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Use it to freshen up after a bouldering workout, stash it in your Aspen travel bag, or lean into autumn by pairing the palette with an apple-picking expedition.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Use them to freshen up during a layover or deal with a minor spill.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The 34 Boulevard Saint German candle has hints of sandalwood and vanilla to freshen up any space.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Use it to freshen up after a bouldering workout, stash it in your Aspen travel bag, or lean into autumn by pairing the palette with an apple-picking expedition.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Use them to freshen up during a layover or deal with a minor spill.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The 34 Boulevard Saint German candle has hints of sandalwood and vanilla to freshen up any space.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for freshen up
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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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