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smartens

verb

present tense third-person singular of smarten
as in brightens

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  1. brightens
  2. freshens
  3. enriches
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  • Along with many of the brand’s red light therapy tools, this device helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, brightens your complexion, and, well, makes your skin look better.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And as a lamp lights up a dark room, our faithfulness to God brightens the path for others, including government officials, to be more faithful, too.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of brightens
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  • This light color freshens a space with an easy-going breezy quality.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
  • Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of freshens
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  • The impeccable craftsmanship will be clear to even an untrained eye, but learning about the symbolism and process behind each design enriches the experience exponentially.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
  • La Colonia Community Foundation supports and enriches the historic La Colonia de Eden Gardens neighborhood by empowering local youth, preserving community heritage and providing educational scholarships and life-skills workshops.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of enriches
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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