smartened (up)

past tense of smarten (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened (up)
dressed up
Verb
  • See our gallery of the little ones dressed up to celebrate the holiday!
    Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The pull-on pants—available in a petite-friendly 26-inch inseam—are made with a soft and stretchy waffle knit fabric that can be easily dressed up or down.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Smartened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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