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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened (up)
Verb
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There’s no sartorial conundrum quite like getting dressed up during the summer.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026 -
The cotton gauze skirt has a beachy flair that can be dressed up with a polished-looking blouse or down with a tank top.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Smartened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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