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smartened (up)

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past tense of smarten (up)

as in prinked

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Each can also be a decision to wait, dressed up as diligence.

— Jochen Schwenk, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The Dream Jersey Cowl Neck Lounge Set is made with the same buttery-soft, breathable jersey fabric, but dressed up with a relaxed cowl neckline and drapey raglan sleeves for a look that feels a little more elevated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

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