How to Use polish in a Sentence

polish

1 of 3 verb

• He spent the summer polishing his math skills.
• Use your cloths to polish each bowl.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
• Garbage in-polished garbage out.
  — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
• But there’s still plenty to polish in his game.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
• Clean and polish your wood tables once a month.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
• The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.
  — Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
• The ketchup will help polish away all the water spots, too.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
• Cozy on top, polished on the bottom.
  — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
• For a shine, use a polishing rag.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
• Flaws and excess bronze are polished away.
  — Teagan Wolter, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
• And there is a school and a legacy to polish and to preserve.
  — Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Dec. 2022
• Finish on the fine side to polish and refine the edge.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
• Slow down before polishing the life out of your point.
  — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
• The key to making your gelcoat shine like new is to polish first and then wax.
  — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
• The master polished enough to stand against anything else in the playlist.
  — Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
• To polish their look, use a lightweight-hold hairspray to lock the look in place.
  — Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
• And anything vintage, just cleanse and polish it first.
  — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
• Swap to the higher grit stone and repeat the whole process to polish and set the edge.
  — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
• And while heels can polish up any outfit, they’re not always made for all-day wear.
  — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
• The mix feels polished without pushing too much.
  — Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
• Then, use your preferred AI tool to polish your draft.
  — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
• The goal is to lightly polish the surface rather than grind into it.
  — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
• Use jelly polishes atop an opaque base!
  — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
• Or a set of silverware to polish when stainless steel works fine?
  — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
• Belt buckles the size of dinner plates polished to a mirror shine.
  — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2023
• The fabric will stick to the Velcro and polish your floors.
  — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
• Dry well to remove any liquids left behind and help polish the chrome.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
• Dry well to remove any liquids left behind and help polish the chrome.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
• Plus, a sterling silver band is super easy to polish with a cloth.
  — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
• Each 5-inch blade is forged and polished by hand to ensure a sharper blade that lasts longer.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023

polish

2 of 3 noun

• He's rude and lacks polish.
• Did you use a wax polish on the table or an oil-based one?
• I need more shoe polish.
• The movie has the polish we've come to expect from that director.
• Nude is a great gel polish option.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 27 June 2026
• Cat-eye polish shimmers like the finest silk as a base to solid white tips.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
• The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
  — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
• Use a vibrant red or orange polish to trace the outline of your nail.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 July 2026
• This glowing take on guava nails features green polish with a pink cat-eye glint.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
• Each is painted with one coat of sheer polish, then topped with a golden glitter.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
• Celebrity nail artists say nude polishes can range from sheer pinks and milky whites to beige, tan, brown, and mauve tones.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 27 June 2026
• The polish is vegan and 10-free.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 27 June 2026
• The Bubble is fun and cute, but its lack of polish ends up dismissing it as a gimmick.
  — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
• The new luxury standard prefers patina over polish.
  — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
• The subtle platform sole adds a little height and polish, making these sandals easy to dress up or down all season long.
  — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
• Bermuda shorts lean into their coastal polish, while an oversize button-down will keep you cool during your commute.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 July 2026
• Nguyen created this cute pedi, opting for vibrant neon polishes and fun nail art.
  — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
• Ahead, find the five bright July nail colors that belong on your radar, with pro-approved polishes to shop.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 July 2026
• The artist layered silver cat-eye polish on top of a peach jelly for a sheer, effervescent finish.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
• The nail artist created the illusion of cat-eye nails by shading a dark red polish with a sheer, forest green crelly polish.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
• After creating the base, use a Q-tip or dotting tool to create the evil eye heart accent with red, white, and blue polishes.
  — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
• There is polish refined by confidence that lets the restaurant stay grounded while still delivering at a high level.
  — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
• Professional pumps and smart jewelry add an extra layer of polish for workplaces with slightly stricter dress codes.
  — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 June 2026
• This Aprés Gel Couleur Vintage Carnation sheer polish is our go-to.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 27 June 2026
• Hitting just below the knee or grazing the shin, the midi strikes the ideal balance of everyday ease and effortless polish.
  — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
• There are many manufacturers of quartz countertops that can sell or recommend a polish uniquely designed for this type of stone.
  — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 June 2026
• Bubblegum pink cat-eye polish looks surprisingly understated with a matte top coat and glossy vertical stripes.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
• The design is equal parts solid polish and French manicure, featuring ribbons of magenta, purple, black, grey, white, and blue.
  — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
• Every painting is a model of academic crispness and polish, filled with visual cues and prearranged emotional payoffs.
  — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
• Montero started and pitched seven innings, the latest in a string of impressive performances from a pitcher who is taking his game to a higher level of polish and consistency.
  — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Polish

3 of 3 adjective

• Her friend began yelling to the Polish border guard.
  — Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
• The queen of the Polish town of Łeba does not wear a crown or sit on a throne.
  — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
• Our cabbage rolls are a take on the classic Polish version of the dish.
  — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
• Late last year, the Polish border guard found tunnels dug under the wall.
  — Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
• Polish your pitch so thoughtful allies rally around you all throughout the day.
  — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
• An alarm on the wall went off, and Polish border guards quickly surrounded his group.
  — Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
• One of ours, a beautiful Polish hen, just keeled over for no discernible reason.
  — Sid Evans, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
• The Polish border wall alone cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
  — Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
• Polish border guards responded with tear gas and water cannons.
  — Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
• The Polish team replied with new critiques of the Croatians’ research.
  — Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
• On a busy city street, passers-by stopped briefly for interviews last week with Polish news website WP.
  — CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
• Newsweek has contacted the Polish defense ministry for comment via email.
  — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
• In the 80th minute, with the score 2-2, a Polish corner clattered around the Swedish box.
  — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
• The only thing these Polish cities have in common is their nestling along the Vistula River.
  — Sally Susman, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
• That means the full package of rewards, including the car and apartment, has yet to be claimed by a Polish athlete at these Games.
  — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
• Every year, for decades, the beloved Polish pastries known as paczki get their day in the spotlight come Fat Tuesday.
  — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
• And her mother, who is still a working actor, is from a Jewish background with Polish ancestry.
  — Louis Staples, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
• Polish football’s chaos extends beyond the division.
  — Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
• What makes Polish football uniquely unpredictable?
  — Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
• After a crash during one of the final laps, a blade caught the face of Polish skater Kamila Sellier.
  — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
• The Polish secret services haven't yet publicly identified an alleged culprit.
  — ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
• Clubs make their mark in Europe Polish football may be ultra-competitive, but there are signs that the strength of the league has improved at the same time.
  — Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
• Grabowski has a strong Chicago connection thanks to its large Polish population.
  — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
• The classic Polish baked good that's similar to a donut, have grown in tradition over the years as people prepare to give up things like sweets for the Lenten season.
  — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
• The conversation turned to an incident, from 2024, in which a Polish soldier was stabbed to death through the border fence.
  — Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
• Experts unrelated to Polish authorities agree that the traces lead back to Russia.
  — ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
• Polish officials said that Sellier's eye was fine after the incident.
  — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
• As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.
  — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
• Polish skater Kamila Sellier was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a blade from a competitor's skate sliced her face above the left eye in a sudden crash.
  — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
• Zbigniew Ziobro is a politician who has destroyed Polish legislation and the lives of many innocent people.
  — Marta Balaga, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026