smartens

present tense third-person singular of smarten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartens
Verb
  • The brand uses tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a gentle, stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens and protects against premature aging.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The lemon juice brightens the peaches and helps slow browning, a method also recommended for freezing peaches.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • This light color freshens a space with an easy-going breezy quality.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
  • Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • From preschool through university, top-tier educational institutions anchor Ave Maria with an intellectual and cultural energy that enriches everyday life for residents of all ages.
    Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Verbalizing answers to these questions further enriches the AI's understanding, leading to significantly better and more intentional outcomes.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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