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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Understated enough for the office but refined enough for a Parisian sidewalk café, the polished leather and cushioned sole deliver comfort and sophistication in equal parts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025 -
The final cut of this documentary feels perfectly polished, but according to those who made the film, the process was a little messy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Straight, even, smooth, and glossy hair denotes strength, harmony, and evenness of character, hearty affections, a clear head, and superior talents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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There’s much talk about unicorns in the dating field in Song’s script, and her film could be called the same — a glossy, good-looking drama veined with humor, introspection and questioning intelligence, driven as much by insightful writing as star charisma.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The bag features a crystal bracelet, top handle, and a sleek drawstring chain that cinches the shape.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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In the kitchens, custom custom cabinetry, sleek stone countertops and high-end appliances are a chef’s (private or otherwise) dream, while spa-like features turn the bathrooms into tranquil retreats.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
2 June 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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