Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten (up)
Verb
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The gladiators are primped by stylists and costume designers before the blood flows.—
Bob Minzesheimer,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025 -
Seymour shared a glimpse of the show’s backstage glamour as she was dressed and primped for the catwalk.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Rookies dress up The flight to Texas looked a little different on Sunday night, with 17 rookies — players and staff members — outfitted by starting pitcher Pablo López.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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No stars are required to dress up and parade for the cameras or to answer fumbling questions from the press; no juries haggle over prizes; and, above all, there is no obligation to observe the highly suspect principle that the latest thing is bound to be the best.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Smarten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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