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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartening
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Ingredient call-outs include niacinamide, which has brightening and smoothing properties, and calming squalane.—
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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If your grout isn't horrendous with dirt or stains, this might be a great cleaner for brightening the lines.—
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Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.—
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After freshening it up for its journey across the world, the video cuts to a phone call with Blue's lawyer, who reveals the good news that her ban from the country has been lifted.—
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These low-growing plants perform important environmental services while beautifying the garden year-round.—
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Davis said he has also been involved in beautifying Altadena during its recovery.—
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
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Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.—
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If those steps don’t work, Kellum said other options might include trapping and potentially using nonlethal projectiles, such as paint balls, to chase away, haze and deter them.—
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Skies clear out Tuesday night and, without the blanket of heat-trapping clouds, temperatures will drop even more by Wednesday morning, with lows near freezing.—
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
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“Smartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartening. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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