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sprucing up

VERB

make neat, well-groomed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dress up fix up primp tidy

WEAK

brush deck out groom prim sleek slick smarten titivate wash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

uglify

WEAK

dirty mess up

Example Sentences

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The project -- part of the capital city's sprucing up ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations on July 4 -- will cost about $1.5 million and take roughly three weeks, Trump told reporters Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

While Malik welcomes the top court's observations and directions, she says that along with sprucing up laws, there's an urgent need to ensure their proper implementation.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Walmart is sprucing up its home goods to attract more high-income shoppers and better compete with the e-commerce titan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

He announced that the company would be focusing on sprucing up its existing stores rather than building new locations.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025

“Is that bad? Maybe they’re downsizing. Or redecorating. My dad says knowing what to throw away is the single most important thing about sprucing up your home.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead