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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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Katz has been looking for ways to freshen the brand’s appeal with new pricing strategies, reimagined restaurant menus and revamped marketing.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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The video features footage from a year-old news conference, except that Tkachuk’s words are freshened through AI.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Joy and your 9th House of Mindsets both brighten as Sun trines jovial Jupiter, encouraging bold expression that also feels safe and well-timed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Add this beautiful and simple salad with seasonal greens to your menu to help brighten up your table.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Madewell Emilie Glove Pump will do the same but with fabric, lending a touch of soft suede to accessorize a pair of rigid denim.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Signature Silk Diamond Scarf Bag charms are a popular way to accessorize, but there’s nothing as classic as a silk scarf draped on your handbag.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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