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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartens (up)
dresses up
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Allie dresses up as Jennifer Lopez—plunging green Versace dress and all.
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“Smartens (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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