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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten
Verb
  • Sprinkle it into the bowl before scrubbing with a toilet brush to help lift grime and freshen the toilet.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • To freshen drapes between cleanings, use a handheld vacuum to remove dust and a steam cleaner to help remove odors.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Air molecules reflect and scatter light beyond an immediate beam, which is why the sky starts brightening at dawn even before the sun climbs above the horizon.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Detroit has also allowed a league-high 153 points through three weeks, further brightening Crawford’s outlook.
    Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Verb
  • Instead of continuing her black and white color palette, Middleton opted for neutrals to accessorize her attire.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • Choose between the navy and burgundy options, then accessorize to your heart's content with drink holders, charms and more.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026

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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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