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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The district leveled out the gopher holes to ensure a safer environment for students to play and resodded and reseeded the grass to freshen it up for the fall.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
These aromatherapy inhalers are perfect for freshening your immediate air.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of freshen

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The second helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, a new attribute to the serum whose primary function has been to brighten and hydrate the skin.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brighten

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Then, accessorize with a simple black thong sandal and woven handbag—two end-of-summer staples not to stow away just yet.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
There’s still plenty of summer left, so grab one of these midi skirts, a lightweight blouse, and accessorize with a cute hat and shoes below, and make your August the hottest month yet!

— Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

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