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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
Marci Robin, Allure, 19 June 2025
Super Mario 64 established the formula in 1996, and given Nintendo’s formidable design chops, few development houses ever managed to match their immaculate, homegrown polish.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The 55-year-old former model polished up the look with Christian Louboutin denim pumps.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 14 June 2025
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Noun
But Gomez, who just wrapped the fifth and final season of Only Murders in the Building, has reminded us that there's a gateway polish—a bridge between barely there and bold: creamy, ice cream-esque pastels.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 19 June 2025
Super Mario 64 established the formula in 1996, and given Nintendo’s formidable design chops, few development houses ever managed to match their immaculate, homegrown polish.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Verb
The finished product kept Cannon's drawings while polishing the waves and tentacles.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The 55-year-old former model polished up the look with Christian Louboutin denim pumps.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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More precisely, the guest list was a delicate trigonometric reflection of the couple’s affections with a very strong quotient of the regard in which the business accomplishments of the groom are held.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The accomplishment follows a recent winning streak for the 28-year-old company, which has spent the last decade expanding outside its home bases in Louisiana and Texas.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Fitzgerald understood this long before multidistrict litigation was a gleam in a judge’s eye.—
Aron Solomon
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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The wooden floors of the 129-year-old building gleam with fresh polish.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Once the eggs are harvested, they’re gently rubbed over a metal screen to remove them from the fish’s ovaries, then rinsed, dried and salted before being packed away in blue tins.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Gently rub while rinsing to remove any dirt or excess fuzz.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Mark worked in the advertising industry After finishing high school, Mark attended Texas Christian University.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Many have dreamed about the idea of James finishing out his NBA career with the franchise that drafted him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Although the tools were small, the authors state that this is not synonymous with a lack of refinement.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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This one, sold by Lulu and Georgia, has a vintage air that will make your room reek of refinement.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The sunscreen’s lightweight formula gives my skin a radiant glow instead of a chalky finish.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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To execute his signature summer glow, Turner reaches for Chanel Les Beiges Water Tint for fresh, sheer coverage.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Verb
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According to Richie, her new chop was a result of hair damage from keratin treatments, which uses chemicals to smooth frizzy or curly hair.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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The Detroit and Cleveland teams will play at the NBA arenas that currently exist, while Philadelphia is planning on a new building that will be completed hopefully by 2030.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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This would be a tripling of the productivity of the workers if all tasks can be completed with the use of genAI, the researcher estimate.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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