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adjective

as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish a beautiful, buffed antique table

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buffed

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verb

past tense of buff
1
as in rubbed
to make smooth by friction she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry

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2
as in smoothed
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

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Recent Examples of buffed
Verb
Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 All sleek lines of Range Rover perfection, shining like it's been buffed by the soft bellies of kittens. — ABC News, 26 May 2026 One team is left in natural matte, while the other is buffed to a shiny polish by hand. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 Her famous mane is perfectly buffed into place. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 The Romantic Tour is a lavish spectacle that is buffed to perfection, with every light swirl and confetti drop precisely calibrated. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 An alternative to foundation, they’re layered under or with your makeup and buffed out to add a veil of glow. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026 Whatever bumps or rock flakes the cliff once had were buffed smooth by glacial erosion over the course of millions of years. — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffed
  1. polished
  2. rubbed
  3. smoothed
  4. glossy
  5. sanded
  6. glistening
  7. filed
  8. sleek
Adjective
  • Earthy textiles, polished cement, and wicker accents make for a soothing blend.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • The light-hearted takedown of Rooney this week is another episode at odds with the outwardly polished approach of the elite footballers.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of polished
Verb
  • Simply planting these herbs isn't enough—the oils must be extracted and rubbed onto skin or clothing.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of rubbed
Verb
  • The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
  • The standout attachment for me is the large round barrel brush, which smoothed my hair with ease and didn’t tug or snag it along the way.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of smoothed
Adjective
  • Buyers in that market are 55-plus and read physical publications at airport lounges, and a full-page spread in a glossy magazine signals credibility that no Google Ad ever will.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • This woven crossbody has a similar look to Aniston’s, plus a glossy finish that’s easy to wipe clean — a practical perk for everyday wear and travel.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of glossy
Verb
  • So that’s a long time for the edges to get sanded off and turned into these happy folkloric stories.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Definition of sanded
Adjective
  • The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Verb
  • Environmental groups have repeatedly filed lawsuits challenging the project.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Willows, the county seat, filed a lawsuit against the county and the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of filed
Adjective
  • Perched above the golf course, the sleek hotel features a 15,000-square-foot spa, an infinity-edge pool with cabanas, and pickleball courts, plus an assortment of restaurants on property.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Below, shop my favorites, including soft fleece pants, sleek crews, and oversized cardigans, starting at $35.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of sleek

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