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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened (up)
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The covers were legendary in their own right and featured supermodels, rock stars, Oscar winners and action film stars dressed up as the nation’s first president.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026 -
The investigation also determined Raasch dressed up to resemble a woman in an apparent effort to avoid detection, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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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 31 Mar. 2026.
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