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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
Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The script is trimmed and polished.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The back vent and front zip closure with a metal button provides just the right amount of edgy style while still looking polished with this Zara skirt.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The script is trimmed and polished.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
The durable design is perfect for daily use, yet polished enough for hosting guests.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The back vent and front zip closure with a metal button provides just the right amount of edgy style while still looking polished with this Zara skirt.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
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The 849 Testarossa—which will be available as a coupe or spider with a retractable top—sports a sleek yet aggressive look in line with the rest of the brand’s current lineup, in particular the F80 and 296.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Built with government backing, MICAS is part of a bid to attract more cultured and affluent travelers.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This suggests that whatever they are being used for is not happening often in these cultured cells.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Doctors sawed off part of the bone, smoothed and flattened the rest and closed the wound with skin and soft tissue.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.—
Alvin Kan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Panthers finished the first quarter by stuffing Richland at Heritage’s 20-yard line on fourth-and-short.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Garcia finished the game at shortstop.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite the glossy subject matter, Winocour neatly sidesteps clichés, instead searching for quiet moments that give the story emotional resonance.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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With a slightly glossy appearance, this is a great blanket for a glam bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Butler and Malkovich turn bullying into hambone art, and Isaac magnetizes our sympathy as the daredevil but still relatively civilized Nick, who’s caught in the middle of all this.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the needs of civilized society have a way of intruding.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Freeland agreed with Doyle that the negative coverage has rubbed some players the wrong way.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vähäsarja vigorously rubbed some cups on Landers’s back—cupping creates a vacuum and stimulates blood flow—and turned the whole thing bright pink.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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If a move can’t be completed in under two minutes, break it down until the next click is obvious.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When under pressure this season, Robertson completed just two of his seven attempts for 13 yards and three interceptions.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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