smartens

present tense third-person singular of smarten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartens
Verb
  • Adding whole lemons slices to a classic midnight pasta brightens the dish, giving it a juicy tang to all the salty, savory flavors in the pan.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The process enriches fabrics with deep hues, transforming indigo garments with dark tones.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Republicans have found $124 billion in wasteful Medicare spending that enriches insurance companies at the expense of seniors and taxpayers.
    Mark Merritt, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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