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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened
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Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026 -
Black clothes can be freshened with a clothes steamer or fabric spray between wearings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her ability to observe and relate her observations and insights with clarity brightened the pages of various publications over many years.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite Martin’s rough start in the job, the party’s spirits had brightened considerably after November 4, when Democrats scored double-digit wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Smartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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