smarten

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Recent Examples of smarten For footwear, the only way to dress and impress in formal summer weddings is via tuxedo shoes, and these monk straps in glossy leather finish will easily smarten you up while hitting the nail on dressy formal attire. Ted Stafford, Men's Health, 30 June 2023 The iSmartgate Pro is a kit that will smarten up your existing garage door opener. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022 This will not only smarten up the tree but, more importantly, also leave a small, clean wound that will heal more quickly. Washington Post, 7 July 2021 The real question is can NBA owners smarten up and become less greedy and give the finalists more than two months off before the start of a new season. Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2021 See All Example Sentences for smarten
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Verb
  • These aromatherapy inhalers are perfect for freshening your immediate air.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game.
    Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • It’s formulated with niacinamide to brighten your complexion, panthenol to restore your skin’s barrier, and peptides to firm and smooth visible signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • My whole life, my father had brightened at the sight of me, laughed at my jokes, and advised my brother, three years younger, to follow my example.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Baseball Cap One of the easiest ways to accessorize even the most basic outfits is with a cute baseball hat.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pair it with the Baby Crop Tee below, and accessorize with the Go with the Bow High Ponytail Cap, which has an adjustable bow closure.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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