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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
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 July 2025
The tone or wording seems off Scam messages may look polished, but often include awkward phrases or formatting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Plus, the subtle ruching on the back and white stitching at the hem make the dress look so polished.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 17 July 2025
And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Adjective
Megan Thee Stallion showed up to the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in a look that turned heads for all the right reasons, polished, with a sprinkle of edge, and fully in her lane.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 July 2025
The tone or wording seems off Scam messages may look polished, but often include awkward phrases or formatting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Plus, the subtle ruching on the back and white stitching at the hem make the dress look so polished.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 17 July 2025
And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
Adjective
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Best Hotels & Resorts Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai-Yokohama The Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai-Yokohama is sleek, modern, and located along the waterfront.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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If a sleeker city stay is more your speed, The Banyan Hotel (part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton) is a great choice.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Unfortunately, because these cells are difficult to grow and support outside of the body, cultured hydroxyapatite tends to be quite expensive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2025
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Penn State has a 22-13-4 record this season and finished off Maine with a score of 5-1 before also taking down UConn 3-2 so far in the NCAA Tournament.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy was 4-under through 13 but finished even after double-bogeys on 15 and 17.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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This human touch can’t be learned from a glossy PDF; instead, it must be cultivated with intention.—
Julien Fortuit,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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But, when Theo comes back downstairs wearing the glossy blue-and-gold shirt, all hell breaks loose.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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This is far, far beneath the dignity of a civilized society.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Honoring and showing gratitude to those who step up to help others regardless of their origins is one sign of a civilized society that recognizes the worth of all human beings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Today, he’s recognized as one of the most accomplished architects of all time.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Davis was described as an accomplished photographer, videographer, filmmaker and editor with skill in the technical performing arts.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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But that four-wheel steering does make for very refined behaviour at speed.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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White flared jeans visually match gold metallic boots for a refined silhouette.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
26 July 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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