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Recent Examples of smarten
Blazers can smarten up even the simplest of looks.
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2021
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
Starting November 27, smarten up your home with savings on the Google Nest Hub ($49.98, originally $89.98, walmart.com), which features a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and can do everything from tell you the weather to stream your favorite shows.
—Julianne Ross, CNN Underscored, 25 Nov. 2020
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2021
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
Starting November 27, smarten up your home with savings on the Google Nest Hub ($49.98, originally $89.98, walmart.com), which features a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and can do everything from tell you the weather to stream your favorite shows.
—Julianne Ross, CNN Underscored, 25 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten
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In addition to simmer pots and herb bouquets, try making a homemade deodorizer to freshen your home for spring.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Spring is the time to kick off the dust around a home, freshen the lawn, and tackle home projects that didn’t get done in the winter.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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But this formula also pairs caffeine with antioxidants and glycyrrhetinic acid to brighten and firm the entire eye area.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Get a few to accessorize your home’s exterior all spring and summer long.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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To up the ante, accessorize with a beaded choker necklace or purse.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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