Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spruced
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But savvy marketing campaigns and partnerships with major employers have tricked consumers into turning back to payday loans.—
Christopher Greenwood,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026 -
The receiver is not malfunctioning; it has simply been tricked.—
Anna Raymaker,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, the surging Hornets improved to 19-6 in their last 25 games after a shaky 16-28 start to the season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Marcus Johansson had a goal and two assists as Minnesota improved to 3-0 against Chicago this season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her custom jade green bustier gown came with a plunging sweetheart neckline and peplum waist, ornately embellished in stone and crystal embroidery.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Spencer Singer styles Chanel devotees Lily-Rose Depp (in a sleeveless vest embellished with pearls and rhinestones) and Gracie Abrams (wearing a beautiful black tweed dress).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Before last summer’s war, the International Atomic Energy Agency estimated that Tehran possessed more than 400 kilograms enriched to 60 percent—dangerously close to weapons-grade and sufficient for roughly 11 nuclear weapons if further enriched.—
Richard Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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The sunscreen is also enriched with vitamin E and nourishing oils.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Of course, with so many personnel across the agency already gone, some damage can’t be undone, but it will be greatly ameliorated.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Spruced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruced. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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