smartened

past tense of smarten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened
brightened
Verb
  • Since its discovery, the comet has brightened in magnitude and is becoming more and more visible.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Kindling his broad grin and clean laughter brightened even the most discouraging day.
    Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Smartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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