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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened (up)
dressed up
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When sovereignty is confiscated and freedom administered from the outside, when the terms of liberation are dictated, the result is not a democratic transition but a protectorate dressed up in the language of damage control.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Track Pants These sporty bottoms are having a fashion moment right now, getting dressed up with heels, button-downs, and polished trench coats.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Smartened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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