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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Use a drain zip tool to remove clogs, then freshen drains with baking soda and hot water.
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Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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The Magic Cream is packed with powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate, and vitamins C and E to brighten and protect your skin.
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The celebrity couple regularly accessorize with jewelry pieces from the luxury brand, and coordinated their accessories at the 2026 Met Gala in May.
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Tuck the chiffon top into black slacks and accessorize with black sunglasses, pointed-toe shoes, and a belt.
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