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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartening (up)
dressing up
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Whether on vacation with the family, attending award and sporting events or dressing up for Halloween, the busy star prefers spending as much time as possible with her kids.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Some of these garnishes are also dressing up orange wine, a trending summer beverage.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Smartening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartening%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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