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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
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
But perhaps the most wearable iteration of sorbet nails is a glassy, barely-there base paired with a soft, fruity shade of polish at the tip.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 June 2025
Define swim lanes for each spokesperson, and then polish the narrative for each.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Suzie Kondi’s striped set with velvet slippers is a reliable, and travel-friendly formula for laidback polish.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
But perhaps the most wearable iteration of sorbet nails is a glassy, barely-there base paired with a soft, fruity shade of polish at the tip.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Verb
Need a summery, office-ready outfit that’s simultaneously polished, tailored, and comfortable?
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 June 2025
Define swim lanes for each spokesperson, and then polish the narrative for each.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 July 2025
Noun
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In Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s energetic capital, golden spires of the Royal Palace gleam above the river, while visits to the Killing Fields reveal the city’s somber history.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Her maroon nails and gold Oura ring gleam in the dappled sunlight.—
Avery Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Cats can rub against concrete to mark their territory and feel more secure because the scent lingers on the material longer than on smoother surfaces.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Again, once the Field School staff restrained the shark, the team of amateurs got to work quickly and efficiently, with the only mishap being a person who rubbed their fingers the wrong way against the shark skin and got an abrasion that drew a bit of blood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Verb
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North Irvine finished 5 for 7 with the extra attacker.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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Outstanding Seniors winner Braden Cole finished third in the super poll with 3,956 votes.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Prompt engineering, critical reviewing and deliberate refinement of AI results will become part of everyday practice.—
Marcus Banner,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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But for those able to see beyond their fear, the mako becomes an animal of extraordinary grace, power, and beauty, a miracle of natural design in which every fin, muscle, organ, and piece of cartilage has been modified by 100 million years of evolutionary refinement.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This facial will help restore your glow and your faith.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Its boat ride travels through a dark and dense indoor jungle filled with glow in the dark plants.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Iron the back side or inside of the fabric first, then flip it over to smooth the outside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Downy’s wrinkle spray works in a matter of seconds: Just lay your clothing flat, spritz it with wrinkle release spray, and use your hands to smooth the material out.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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In 11-on-11, Dart then completed his first throw for a touchdown to Jalin Hyatt with corner Tre Hawkins in coverage.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Hydro completed the construction of its third aluminum recycling plant in November 2023 at Cassopolis, Michigan, taking its total production capacity to more than 300,000 tonnes annually.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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