smarten

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Recent Examples of smarten The subtle, pink-hued elixir is housed inside a handsome chiseled glass bottle that is sure to smarten up any home bar. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 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 Among some of the other ways Kohler is attempting to smarten up your bathroom: ► Smart toilet. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2021 See All Example Sentences for smarten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten
Verb
  • Just like using a lemon, an orange, water, and the steam created in the microwave can be used to freshen and clean it.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
  • Add a cup of vinegar to the dishwasher to freshen the interior and help clear out the drains.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • After predictably dimming for multiple months, the stellar explosion inexplicably began brightening again.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Pro tip: Go one shade lighter to instantly brighten and lift your undereye area.
    Allure, Allure, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In multiple photos from the event, Ortega accessorized her dress with matching gloves and a opulent fur coat with belted details on the sleeves, styling her waist-length hair à la Morticia Addams.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Schiffer accessorized with white sunglasses and wore her hair in a ponytail.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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