smartened

past tense of smarten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened
Verb
  • The video features footage from a year-old news conference, except that Tkachuk’s words are freshened through AI.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The scale of recent left-wing victories in New York brightened the spotlight on progressive Democrats everywhere, especially in politically competitive states.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
  • Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026
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“Smartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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