How to Use polished in a Sentence

polished

adjective
  • There’s a look, a feel, a vibe, that’s glossy and very polished.
    Josh Chesler, SPIN, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, the satin finish makes any gift look more polished.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, the flange edge adds some character and a more polished look.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Leave it to an Olsen to make the ugly-chic combo look polished.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Add a pair of cute kicks and a slouchy black bag for a casual polished look.
    Sarah Ball, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The younger Kravitz rocked short bangs with her hair pulled back and held a black clutch to accent her polished look.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Then the trains carried polished ‘keystone’ back up to the mainland.
    Emma Janssen, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Then, take styling tips from Eva Chen and wear it with heeled boots and a turtleneck sweater for a polished look.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Her 2018 Be the Cowboy was more polished, but still managed to feel like a gut punch.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The leather handles also give them a nice, polished touch.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Zoë rocked short bangs with her hair pulled back and held a black clutch to accent her polished look.
    Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The case, the bezel and the bracelet are all finished with a combination of satin and polished surfaces.
    Roberta Naas, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Need something that's polished enough to wear to the office or a day at the museum?
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2023
  • Grab the polished cardigan in one of the 18 neutral tones available, from toffee to beige to olive.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Wind was the most polished, campiest queen in this episode.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Each has a stunning, polished stage presence and knows it.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Yes, a polished look is now rare, which is all the more reason to expose high school students to it.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The style is also warmer and more polished than your everyday tank top or T-shirt.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Thus, Greene still has a long road ahead to becoming a more polished pitcher.
    Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Add a polished leather belt to define your waist, or wear it wide open for a cool, casual look.
    Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Next, wind sections of hair around the rollers, ensuring ends are polished and cleanly wrapped and hair is rolled away from the face.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2023
  • One of the simplest looks on the runways is also the easiest way to look polished and classic.
    ELLE, 17 Feb. 2023
  • And best of all, the musicians bring the bluegrass score to beautiful life with nuance and polished flair.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The body is made of solid wood for stability and the base features polished white marble for a touch of glam.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • These chic staples transition well from day to night and look so polished.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The high-grade aluminum body that houses the speaker has been finished in Ferrari red and polished for greater shine.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Meghan Markle's trick for looking polished in a monochromatic outfit may sound too easy to be true, but the proof is in the pictures.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Loafers look polished and sleek but are still comfortable for all-day wear at the office with jeans and blazers or trousers and sweaters.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Lined with polished pea gravel, stacks of river rock and boulders of different sizes, the swales are filled with plants and look like a creek.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Trendy details like the pants' wide-leg silhouette and button design for the top keep the look polished and not sloppy.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023

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