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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened
Verb
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The video features footage from a year-old news conference, except that Tkachuk’s words are freshened through AI.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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New Line has once again brightened up to the idea of a sequel to its 2016 supernatural horror hit Lights Out.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The imposing exterior, made of natural Caribbean limestone and coral stone, is brightened up with turquoise gates and terrace railing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Smartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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