spruced up
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He's spruced up the White House, lamented that his new ballroom won't be finished in time and ensured a new marble helipad is ready to show off to the Chinese leader.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
On a recent spring evening at Loma Alta Park — spruced up by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, since the league’s former home at Farnsworth Park remains unusable — Gardner couldn’t help but smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
While he has not produced a successful and critically acclaimed new musical in many years, the better-known works in his catalog have been spruced up by innovative directors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
Last summer my mom and I spruced up the old cupboards with a coat of high-gloss white and threw down some chunky black and white checked linoleum.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word