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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 parts of South Asia, people often eat mukhwas—a seed blend typically made with fennel and coriander—to freshen breath and aid digestion.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Run an empty hot cycle with a cup of white vinegar or a washing machine cleaner to freshen things up.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This number one-selling electric toothbrush is equipped with four cleansing modes to whiten and brighten your teeth over time, plus eight replacement heads for convenience.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Orionid meteor shower peak begins tonight, welcoming a spectacular natural light show that could see a flurry of shooting stars spawned by Halley's Comet brighten the dark, moonless sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bell opted to keep her dress the focal point of her look, wearing a pair of simple black heels and minimal jewelry, save for a black cocktail ring, to accessorize her premiere ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Pair Guest in Residence’s cream knit with Staud’s Western boot, and accessorize with Chanel’s Le Premier watch—an enduring piece worth the splurge.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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