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The video features footage from a year-old news conference, except that Tkachuk’s words are freshened through AI.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Smartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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