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as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
acquired a great deal of polish during his year abroad
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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
buffed the silver plate to a high polish
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as in to rub
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
you'll need to polish your shoes with a clean rag before the performance
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as in to finish
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
once you polish the article a bit, it'll be ready to submit
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Recent Examples of polish
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Canadian nail brand Gelcare coined the phrase ‘rosehip oil nails’ to describe a polish that was inspired by the beauty oil.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Getting dressed up counts, polished in a new chic and definitively not casual [way].
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
One of Lipa’s most significant attributes is the husky tone of her mezzo-soprano, lending a gritty roughness to her songs’ pop polish.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Canadian nail brand Gelcare coined the phrase ‘rosehip oil nails’ to describe a polish that was inspired by the beauty oil.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Featuring a faux wrap neckline and a deep V-neck design, the sweater is sophisticated and polished enough for date nights, after-work cocktails, parties, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Getting dressed up counts, polished in a new chic and definitively not casual [way].
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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For director and producer Robert Eric Wise, the goal of the documentary was to introduce more young people to the work and accomplishments of pivotal Black Fort Worth residents.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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The band's extensive visits to the city − and an atypically long absence from the market, six years − likely contributed to that accomplishment.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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My reflection is tall, perhaps rather like an arrow, my blond hair gleams.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Surely, that will rub some the wrong way, but the Tide have now beaten three teams that haven’t lost to anyone else in Georgia, Vanderbilt and Missouri.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The traction offered stability, even in wet conditions, and there was no soreness or rubbing.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Italy vs Israel There’s a lot on the line as Italy hosts Israel in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the home team still in contention to finish first in UEFA Group I.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other refinements could include a dispute resolution mechanism and a joint task force to assess project viability.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Physically, Felton, a third-round pick, also needed technique refinement in his releases and overall route running.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those features then show up at late times, imprinted in the Big Bang’s leftover glow (the cosmic microwave background, or CMB), as well as in the large-scale clustering of galaxies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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The streets are blocked off to outside traffic, which gives those fall Saturdays a nostalgic glow.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Bra-Ilelujah uses hosiery on the bar wing, because Blakely sought a nude, flat and smoothing look on the wearer’s back, Hanson said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Spoon mixture into an ungreased 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and smooth into an even layer.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Caleb Heavner completed 18 of 37 passes for 212 yards with a touchdown for Fort Hays State, which dropped to 4-3 overall, 3-2 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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