FURBISHES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

furbishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of furbish

as in polishes

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the warrior furbished his sword and shield so that they glinted in the sunlight

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Jajour has six in her kit, noting that polishes that complement your skin’s undertone keep your skin from looking flat and tired.

— Christina Middleton, Allure, 4 Nov. 2026
While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of polishes

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My colleague counters that to do so rubs salt in the wound, and that the loser is the one to first contact the winner with congratulations.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
By the end of the nineteenth century, health tourists could easily travel to Davos, in the east of Switzerland, where the mountain vistas were more dramatic and newer treatments, such as chest rubs with marmot fat, awaited.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rubs

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Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Essentially, the toothpaste gently smooths the area around the scratch, dulling its appearance—much like a gentle polish.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of smooths

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The rich, silky formula coats the lips with collagen-boosting peptides, Brazilian acai butter, and African mongongo butter to plump and lock in moisture, while lactic acid and hibiscus flower enzymes buff away dry, flaky texture.

— Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Also, if one coats the surface of a daguerreotype with a layer of gold, the colors shift more to the red side of the spectrum.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of coats

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In addition, to highlight the unprecedented anxiety many California voters are feeling, the poll also shines a light on frustrations voters have with the state’s ballot propositions.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Beyond Manhattan’s old-money dynasties, The Gilded Age shines a light on a thriving Black elite whose stories have rarely been told on television.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

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