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as in sleek
having a shiny surface or finish
she could see her face reflected in the polished hood of the car
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as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
showing the polished manners of a cosmopolitan woman
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as in smoothed
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 finished
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 polished
PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
His makeup for me was a lot more polished and runway-ready.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Prinbara Satin Maxi Skirt This satin maxi skirt is the definition of versatile—comfortable enough for all-day wear yet polished enough to anchor a night-out look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
With Circle to Search, though, the feature isn't as polished right now.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
His makeup for me was a lot more polished and runway-ready.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Getting dressed up counts, polished in a new chic and definitively not casual [way].
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Prinbara Satin Maxi Skirt This satin maxi skirt is the definition of versatile—comfortable enough for all-day wear yet polished enough to anchor a night-out look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
Adjective
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The black tiger stripes are a sleek touch, and the orange trim around the numbers adds continuity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her sleek black blowout was wrapped up in XL hair rollers, before her big bombshell reveal on the catwalk.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Get the magnificent biscuit, served in a puddle of garlic honey with cultured butter ($6).—
Peter Cameron,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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No embryos were cultured beyond this point.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The palate is rich with leather, oak, and dark fruit, smoothed by brown sugar and lifted by cherry brightness.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crow’s feet are smoothed with the winch of a hair elastic.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Regardless, the Avs finished the second period with 30 shot attempts (after 29 in the first) and a two-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just three minutes later, Schneider’s shot-on-goal was deflected by a Canton defender toward the strong-side post, which Handwerk gathered and finished off for the insurance goal.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Spoon it over each bun and watch the glossy ribbons melt into the warm pastry.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the racy outfit, Jenner also debuted a bold makeup look featuring heavy lashes, a smokey eye, bright pink blush and glossy lipstick lined with thick lip liner.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Gauls had been described as barbarians by Julius Caesar and Livy, but now had become these Ur people, far more ancient and civilized than their ancient Roman detractors.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Moon, high on ayahuasca, crashes a plane into their territory, effectively disappearing himself from civilized society.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tom rubbed the back of his neck.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Curry wouldn't find out the severity of his condition until after the procedure was completed.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Now under construction and expected to be completed in 2028, the array will include thousands of dishes and up to a million low-frequency antennas to create the world’s largest radio telescope.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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