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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
Marci Robin, Allure, 19 June 2025
Super Mario 64 established the formula in 1996, and given Nintendo’s formidable design chops, few development houses ever managed to match their immaculate, homegrown polish.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The 55-year-old former model polished up the look with Christian Louboutin denim pumps.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 14 June 2025
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Noun
But Gomez, who just wrapped the fifth and final season of Only Murders in the Building, has reminded us that there's a gateway polish—a bridge between barely there and bold: creamy, ice cream-esque pastels.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 19 June 2025
Super Mario 64 established the formula in 1996, and given Nintendo’s formidable design chops, few development houses ever managed to match their immaculate, homegrown polish.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Verb
The finished product kept Cannon's drawings while polishing the waves and tentacles.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The 55-year-old former model polished up the look with Christian Louboutin denim pumps.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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Carter led the Big 10 conference with that accomplishment.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Despite all of these accolades and accomplishments, Nelson has a grander vision for himself.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Dad sat up tall, waving both hands around to his neighbors, that big gleam across his face.—
Raj Tawney,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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On opening night, the soprano’s top notes blazed out with a cool gleam, but her lower and middle registers lacked the heft needed to punch through Strauss’s dense textures.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Once the eggs are harvested, they’re gently rubbed over a metal screen to remove them from the fish’s ovaries, then rinsed, dried and salted before being packed away in blue tins.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Gently rub while rinsing to remove any dirt or excess fuzz.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Once the underground construction is finished, the Huayanli complex will be carefully returned to its original spot, fully restored and preserved, now sitting atop a modern underground facility.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Of course, 2019 was a long time ago, and last year was the first time he’s finished a season above .904 since then.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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If your priority is peaceful refinement, these Genesis sedans are quietly persuasive contenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
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The undrafted, 6-8 Jones had enough juice to uncork 27 dunks in 308 minutes but otherwise didn’t show enough refinement as an offensive player or enough impact as a defender to warrant rostering. 42.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The sunscreen’s lightweight formula gives my skin a radiant glow instead of a chalky finish.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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To execute his signature summer glow, Turner reaches for Chanel Les Beiges Water Tint for fresh, sheer coverage.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Verb
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According to Richie, her new chop was a result of hair damage from keratin treatments, which uses chemicals to smooth frizzy or curly hair.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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The Detroit and Cleveland teams will play at the NBA arenas that currently exist, while Philadelphia is planning on a new building that will be completed hopefully by 2030.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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The correct prizes were sent at approximately 3:15 a.m. local time and completed by approximately 4:30 a.m. local time.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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