poeticizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of poeticize
as in softens

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  1. softens
  2. sweetens
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  • Refreshing ingredients like eucalyptus and hydrating spearmint wake up the skin, while coconut oil softens it.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
  • Heading west, the terrain softens into the farmland of Skagit Valley, known for its vibrant tulip fields and charming towns like La Conner.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
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  • Danko’s angelic voice sweetens every song, and the organ/piano fusion of Manuel and Hudson ties it all together.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
  • The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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