Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartening
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Sunlight colors the water behind her, brightening a few strands of her hair.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026 -
The off-white wash feels especially fresh for spring, offering a softer alternative to stark white, while still brightening your wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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The company says the new fiber-detergent tiles feature a half-dozen layers of concentrated cleaning ingredients that activate in cold water to battle stains and odors while also freshening and brightening fabrics—all in one product.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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As someone who enjoys gardening and beautifying my yard, one thing that always dampens my mood is the sight of weeds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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And on the way to the Civic Center and Brea Gallery, visitors can tour the nearly 200 pieces of public art beautifying the city’s landscape, ranging from sculptures of individuals who reflect the town’s history to abstract pieces forged from metal that convey an artist’s thoughts.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Beyond being expensive to maintain, the dams are destructive to rivers, blocking fish habitat while warming the water, depleting oxygen levels and trapping sediment upstream.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The mosquito trapping and testing program, coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, started on June 1 and lasts until the end of October.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Berk's spot in the Fab Five was replaced by Jeremiah Brent, who took on the role of interior design expert and decorating guru for the show's final two seasons.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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However, professional designers are quick to pinpoint a handful of decorating choices that don't have a place in today's homes.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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“Smartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartening. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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