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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
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
At the earliest stage, products are imperfect, websites lack polish and processes are still taking shape.
—Muhammad Nabeel Shamim, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Vogue’s Favorite Long-Sleeve Dresses Featured in this article The long-sleeve dress is polished without ever trying too hard, and takes the guesswork out of fussy layering if your morning routine needs a streamlined wardrobe solution—let our edit below guide you.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Experienced operators can keep higher-level strategy in-house while handing seasonal edits, catalogue polish, and price tuning to the agent.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
At the earliest stage, products are imperfect, websites lack polish and processes are still taking shape.
—Muhammad Nabeel Shamim, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Take a dry microfiber cloth and polish the table to remove any last bit of streaking and moisture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Vogue’s Favorite Long-Sleeve Dresses Featured in this article The long-sleeve dress is polished without ever trying too hard, and takes the guesswork out of fussy layering if your morning routine needs a streamlined wardrobe solution—let our edit below guide you.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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The former Vice President’s choice to spotlight his work this evening, on a night all about celebrating the accomplishments of successful Black trailblazers in this country, was also clearly intentional—and a fitting touch, no less.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the after party, see an awards ceremony and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drink and fun.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gently rub the pumice stone over the surface of the soap scum, rinsing away any residue that collects on it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Avoid rubbing the sting and monitor for signs of allergic reaction or shock.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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To watch Lipe-Smith’s Caroline cuddle in bed watching TV on her iPad, or bopping around to JoJo Siwa, or pensively finishing a Popsicle while sitting beside her grandmother at a museum, is to have the sheer malevolence of our current administration and its adherents thrown into sharp relief.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Having finished the 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado and California’s Sierra Range — including Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the Lower 48 states at 14,500 feet — the next stop for the renowned Spanish endurance athlete is Mount Shasta in northern California, near the Oregon border.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These were clothes to covet now and to cherish forever, combining exceptional workmanship with a sense of ease and refinement.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Best Hotels & Resorts Marriott Residences Salgados Resort Located just steps from Salgados Beach, the Marriott Residences Salgados Resort offers travelers the ideal mix of relaxation and refinement under one roof.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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And the eyes of the locals—watery, bloodshot from drink, whites cracked from the steady glow of the TV.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remove pan from freezer, and pour ice cream mixture evenly over crust in pan, and smooth with an offset spatula.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Retinal is a more potent version of vitamin A and is more effective with smoothing fine lines and hyperpigmentation.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the way, completing 25 of 37 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to Greenpeace's analysis, Russia has also completed construction of a new water supply system for the plant's cooling pond and deliberately damaged a 750-kilovolt power line that had connected the facility to Ukraine's electrical grid.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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