as in to freshen
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten
Verb
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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
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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
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After predictably dimming for multiple months, the stellar explosion inexplicably began brightening again.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pro tip: Go one shade lighter to instantly brighten and lift your undereye area.—
Allure,
Allure,
8 Aug. 2025
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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
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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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