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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The pigment payoff is intentionally subtle, so think of it as a polish rather than a true toning treatment.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
But there’s still plenty to polish in his game.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Follow with a small amount of wood wax or polish, such as olive oil or beeswax, to enhance the shine and protect the wood from future buildup.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The pigment payoff is intentionally subtle, so think of it as a polish rather than a true toning treatment.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The finish is polished rather than dramatic.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
But there’s still plenty to polish in his game.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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Beyond her many career accomplishments on snow, Diggins has repeatedly emphasized that personal growth, maintaining good mental health and building strong relationships with teammates are what count most.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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But all that striving for accomplishment may cost women a great deal.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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Repossi finessed the rose gold used in its latest spiraling Blast high jewelry pieces, playing up its yellow gleam under a gradient of orange gemstones.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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When the action rises in intensity, this gleam gathers quickly to a fiery glow of tragic power.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An effort is underway to ensure people aren't being rubbed the wrong way in the Northern California city of Citrus Heights.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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To make the post more appealing to your cat, rub catnip on it or apply a cat pheromone product.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jordyn Brooks finished first in the long jump (17 feet, 11¾ inches).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Long story short, a teenaged Bolles was on a grueling mountain hike with his troop, and his elders challenged him to finish the darn thing.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is no shortage of menswear brands claiming refinement, but every so often one emerges that feels quietly attuned to the moment.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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One example, Sebban notes, involved an up-and-coming first aid brand that secured placement with a major retailer after more than a year of collaboration on design, samples, and quality refinement.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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And what many of those fans noticed was a glint of jewelry on Alysa Liu’s teeth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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His Davis, with short dark hair and a beard and a glint of dread in his eye, is edgy and preoccupied, maybe even a bit nervous.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her long-term commitment to Ukrainian poetry shows in the precision and restraint of the English versions, which preserve Malihon’s tonal shifts without smoothing their rawness.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The beach was filled with stones that had been smoothed to perfect ovals and circles by thousands of years of being tossed by the sea, some gray and striated with pure white, and others that when wet were the color of emeralds.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Construction started in August 2022 and was expected to be completed in early 2025.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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All scouts who reach Eagle level have to complete a service project first.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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