smartened

Definition of smartenednext
past tense of smarten

Example Sentences

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
  • But even during the dreariest days of March, our beauty and wellness rituals brightened up our routines.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The victory brightened Mathews’ mood.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Smartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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