SMARTENING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

smartening

verb

present participle of smarten

as in brightening

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Crepe Control® Tightening Body Cream is a transforming treatment packed with peptides plus lifting and brightening agents to visibly tighten and even skin tone.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
From low pH water toners to milkier formulas packed with brightening ingredients like rice extract—consider these picks as formulas that set the canvas for a supple complexion.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightening

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Otherwise, the Crista fits like a second skin and goes a long way in beautifying even the most casual of ensembles.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Create a backyard oasis with undemanding plants that screen views while beautifying your landscape.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

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This means the aurora might be worth staying awake for, especially with a crescent moon adorning the night sky.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
But the very act of putting on a wearable—of willingly adorning oneself with a tiny computerized narc—is an act of surrender.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

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Continue reading … DOWNTOWN DISASTER — Construction rig collapses onto vehicles in Miami, trapping 2 workers and sparking fire.

— , FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
In the northern Rocky Mountain states of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, gray wolves have been delisted since 2011, resulting in new opportunities for hunting and trapping.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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For more budget-friendly fall decorating inspiration, keep scrolling to shop more Pottery Barn décor finds on sale for under $50.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
The audience was full of mostly women, dressed in shades of bright orange and pink, decorating their hair with flowers.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

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