spruced up
Example Sentences
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Some buildings were spruced up as part of a tourism drive launched in the 1990s, which peaked in the years following the landmark 2016 visit by former US President Barack Obama.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
As a sample they point to Penn’s Grand Concourse, which the MTA has spruced up in recent years with its own resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
By that point, gay marriage had become the law of the land and a new bar using the Stonewall name, now spruced up for tourists, had taken over the space, with a museum next door.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2024
The hall is spruced up with new seats and looks lovely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2024
“Got any eggs?” asked Rooster Jim, all spruced up in mostly clean clothes.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
