SMARTEN Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

smarten

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Definition of smarten

as in to freshen

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Recent Examples of smarten For footwear, the only way to dress and impress in formal summer weddings is via tuxedo shoes, and these monk straps in glossy leather finish will easily smarten you up while hitting the nail on dressy formal attire. — Ted Stafford, Men's Health, 30 June 2023 The iSmartgate Pro is a kit that will smarten up your existing garage door opener. — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022 This will not only smarten up the tree but, more importantly, also leave a small, clean wound that will heal more quickly. — Washington Post, 7 July 2021 The real question is can NBA owners smarten up and become less greedy and give the finalists more than two months off before the start of a new season. — Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2021 See All Example Sentences for smarten

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As the aforementioned Strokes proved two decades ago, the secret to bringing what now counts as classic rock into the present is to freshen it up by getting the details wrong and then using it to express modern anxieties.

— Michael Tedder, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
How Often To Replace Pine Straw A general guideline is that pine straw looks and performs at its best if replaced or freshened twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

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From setting up special meals to just brightening days with smiles and genuine care, the staff here lift the already luxury experience to the next level.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Here, the exclusive tech is enhanced with firming peptides, caffeine, and marine ferment, plus brightening kakudu plum extract.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

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Shoes are the one-and-done item that can immediately upgrade your fall wardrobe without having to accessorize, layer, or add anything else.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
Apple's new foldable iPhone won't be hitting shelves for weeks, but eager fans are already thinking about how to accessorize it – and protect it.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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