SMARTENING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

smartening

verb

present participle of smarten

as in brightening

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The combination of citrus fragrance and airy, fluffy bubbles lifts your spirits, and the blend of brightening ingredients, including powerhouse vitamin C, smooths and evens skin.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026
If true, the early afterglow hypothetically traces back to the jet’s wings, while the brightening X-ray phase came from the thin core.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightening

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Trump’s discordant message with one of the top concerns voters are voicing ahead of the midterm elections has seemed heightened by his fixation on beautifying Washington and building a large ballroom at the White House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Having the marram grass there will mean one less chore for the maintenance crews in the busy summer season as well as beautifying the entrance to the campground, Deerwester said.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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Chacón went all out, wearing Belle’s signature yellow ball gown, a pair of matching yellow opera gloves and a glittering tiara adorning her elaborate hairstyle.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Additional details include facade perforations adorning the upper pavilion edges and walls, maintaining a feeling of openness between the courtyard spaces and the adjacent streets.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026

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The three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue — with a medical-uniforms store on the ground floor and a three-bedroom apartment above — had indeed fallen, killing eight people and trapping several more in the debris.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2026
Wolfson is preparing for all kinds of strategy scenarios, from full-court presses to teams relying on threes to trapping defenses.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

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In one episode, a Trump-supporting Karen even gets staunchly liberal Grace a job decorating his Oval Office.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of decorating

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