as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a beautiful, buffed antique table
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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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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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Adjective
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Also, the Rams’ offense was far more polished than that of the Lions or Saints.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
17 Aug. 2025 -
The app is pretty polished, but serves more as a means of advertising Navee products than customizing your ride.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For Myers, the bold socks and glossy heel offered a fresh punctuation mark — finishing a uniform look that felt equal parts costume, commentary and character study.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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While wearing the same outfit in another picture, Lopez sits in a director’s chair showing off a pair of glossy brown platforms.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Marc Newson brought a fresh and daring perspective to the design that’s culminated in a sleek, sculptural and futuristic superyacht that’s unlike anything else.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The 70-footer is defined by both its looks—a sleek exterior and sporty rounded superstructure—and top speed of 35 knots, thanks to three Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 engines that produce 2,700 hp.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Buffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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