Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartening
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Sitake says the most rewarding team meetings are discussions around the smallest of gestures, brightening the days of others.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Writers need time to get to know their stars’ strengths, even if those stars have been brightening our screens for decades.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – freshening breath, calming nerves and even sharpening focus.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Developers freed from building parking are also more likely to invest in beautifying their building for residents and pedestrians.—
Stefan Chavez-Norgaard,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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Saturday was a chance for organizers to gather and start beautifying the neighborhood, which is largely home to working class and immigrant residents.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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This time around, Faracy wore a gilded replica of the look, consisting of a gold corset with a gold cone bra, an assortment of gold chains, gold hoop earrings, and a gold hairpiece adorning her high ponytail.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the front of the shop is a mélange of plants adorning the main window.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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This gives them an advantage when trapping the animals.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s the bar across the street, whose customers sometimes park their cars on the sidewalks and in front of The Grand’s garage exits, trapping residents inside.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of the holiday, Paris was also photographed decorating her house.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chrome’s versatility, affordability, and natural shine give it fresh appeal for decorating, and the vibrant metallic is dressing up everyday decor and fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Smartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartening. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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