as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
a slim, spruce man in a tailor-made business suit
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Recent Examples of spruce
Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
As for the primary suite, it has been spruced to the nines by the late French architect Thierry Despont.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
If your outdoor space is lacking a little something, why not spruce it up with an outdoor rug?
Outdoor area rugs bring visual interest and texture to a room and easily bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor spaces.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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Adjective
Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
As for the primary suite, it has been spruced to the nines by the late French architect Thierry Despont.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
If your outdoor space is lacking a little something, why not spruce it up with an outdoor rug?
Outdoor area rugs bring visual interest and texture to a room and easily bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor spaces.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spruce
Adjective
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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The car’s elegant and understated design, creampuff ride, and regal comportment of occupants was—and remains— the reward of the Corniche experience.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The church hosts sure love tricking us into eating raw broccoli by serving it up in this creamy pasta salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Searching for an event, restaurant, or service online reduces the chance of being tricked by a malicious redirect or fraudulent site.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Welcome to the age of conversational mobility, where natural dialogue with your car is becoming as routine as checking the weather on a smart speaker.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Use of cellphones, smart watches and accessories is prohibited in the performance space.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This method is proving to be an effective way to improve the audience’s relationship with the brand and the real-world impact of marketing dollars.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Finding studio apartment ideas that’ll work for you may require a bit of extra ingenuity, planning, and editing, but a stylish and functional end result is absolutely possible—and well worth the extra effort.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Architectural Digest,
12 Aug. 2025
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It’s also made with real leather and looks more stylish and less industrial than other phone cases.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Reynolds’s colorful and gruesome account of Mocha Dick’s end was likely embellished for maximum effect on his readers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Di Bona’s penchant for being a natty dresser was also mentioned more than once.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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Quiet for most of the first act, Brendan McGrady as bass player Nick Mossi comes into his own deep voice after intermission as his natty character lets loose on moral train wreck DeVito.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Spruce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruce. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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