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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten (up)
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Hundreds of them were on hand this week to primp and pamper more than 2,500 cows competing at what is widely considered to be the Westminster Dog Show of the cattle world.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The gladiators are primped by stylists and costume designers before the blood flows.—
Bob Minzesheimer,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Always one for innovation, MacKenzie-Childs has been known to doll up its hero products in a vast variety of designs to suit every last stylistic preference.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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Toddler girl wearing striped shorts and vest set propping her baby doll up against a wall to take a photo.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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Don’t let the ultra-luxury brands preened for attention distract from the mission of the week, though; Monterey Car Week, a multi-day multi-venue event is intended to bring fans, families, enthusiasts and owners together to celebrate the heritage of automotive.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The markets react, the politicians preen, and most Americans go about their day trying to just get to the weekend around the corner.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anrabess 2-piece Long Sleeve Knit Outfit The Anrabess Long Sleeve Knit Outfit combines the beauty of a sweater with the comfort of joggers to create a look that’s travel-ready and easy to dress up or down.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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This one from Lillusory will look great casually paired with leggings or jeans, or dressed up with a satin midi skirt.—
Kenedee Fowler,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Smarten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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