smartening

present participle of smarten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartening
Verb
  • If your grout isn't horrendous with dirt or stains, this might be a great cleaner for brightening the lines.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Lastly, citrus peel helps with collagen and elastin production in addition to brightening dull under-eyes.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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, 18 June 2026
  • Each version of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop has the new Qualcomm Hexagon NPU on board, offering up to 80 TOPS of local AI performance for beautifying webcams, cleaning up audio, or performing local text and image generation.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The white button-down and black mini skirt combination is a classic pairing that's taken to the next level with rose-adorning pumps and bright red ankle socks.
    Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Huge parts Europe have been suffocating under a stubborn heat dome parked over the continent, trapping hot air and leading to extreme and dangerous heat and humidity.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Flights from Miami to Venezuela have been canceled after twin earthquakes rocked the country, collapsing buildings, and killing or trapping hundreds of people.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Angela, a high-strung perfectionist, spends the day meticulously preparing dinner and decorating the apartment for the impromptu gathering.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The test, Craig said, is whether the partnership produces something real for fans rather than just decorating the shirt.
    Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 June 2026
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“Smartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartening. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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