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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
Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Paolo is ascending at an alarming rate, already showing flashes of offensive polish and leadership far beyond his years.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
While machines could complete some of their tasks, like finishings, the difference between hand- and machine-chamfering (polishing sharp edges into flat, angled surfaces) is obvious, said Kallinich, emphasizing the importance of retaining a human touch.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Their aesthetic balances high-concept polish with local flavor.
—Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Paolo is ascending at an alarming rate, already showing flashes of offensive polish and leadership far beyond his years.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Verb
Nikki is hard at work polishing it and tying up any loose ends, and provided there aren't any snags along the way, it's scheduled to be released on Steam on June 24, 2025.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
While machines could complete some of their tasks, like finishings, the difference between hand- and machine-chamfering (polishing sharp edges into flat, angled surfaces) is obvious, said Kallinich, emphasizing the importance of retaining a human touch.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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Hosmer recalls a sense of accomplishment felt by a city and team alike.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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And when depression is in the mix, this can take away from feeling joy and a sense of accomplishment, pushing you to just keep going, working towards the next milestone without taking a break to appreciate your achievements.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On closer inspection, the gleam was a stainless-steel ring, bolted onto what seemed to be a large metal drum.—
Maddy Crowell,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Better yet—especially for those with a delicate face of glam—there’s no need to rub the touchless formula in once it’s applied.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Keep the cables taut at all times, and protect the bark from rubbing by using rags or short sections of old garden hose.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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That Walker finished the entire seven-game trip 4-for-27 furthered the thought.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Confusion on one sequence led to a wide-open dunk for Myles Turner, who finished through a foul by Mitchell Robinson for a three-point play that gave Indiana an 86-83 lead.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Continuous Monitoring And Feedback Loops: Establishing systems for continuous monitoring of model performance and actively soliciting user feedback, creating a cycle of ongoing refinement and improvement.—
Miles Ward,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The era of foldables has allowed Motorola to resurrect the Razr in an appropriately flexible form, and after a few generations of refinement, the 2025 Razrs are spectacular pieces of hardware.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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Shot in Galicia, a landscape of rocky coasts and salty-blue air, this loosely biographical third feature from Catalan filmmaker Carla Simón, part of the Cannes competition slate, has a wistful, earthy glow.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Brick walls and exposed piping contrast with wooden furniture, white couches and floor cushions and the warm glow of Noguchi lampshades.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Team personnel filled the gap and smoothed it over to create a flat surface.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But Ventura alleged that Combs was not in the mood to smooth things over.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Participating organisations were asked to invite employees to complete this survey, but few actually did.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Lopez fired a missile into the cage with 4:27 remaining to complete the hat trick, as the Cougars gained some breathing room with an 8-6 advantage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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