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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
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
This Coach bag has a polished aesthetic by combining the straw detailing with black pebble leather.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 29 June 2025
Dimensional, polished skin that still looks like skin.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
Quite often, imperfect games like Lost Planet 2 age more gracefully than polished crowd-pleasers.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
Crisp, smooth, and cool, the sheets run no risk of stifling hot sleepers, and the pillowcases have self-hems that lend a polished look to any bed—or dorm room.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
This Coach bag has a polished aesthetic by combining the straw detailing with black pebble leather.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 29 June 2025
Dimensional, polished skin that still looks like skin.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
Quite often, imperfect games like Lost Planet 2 age more gracefully than polished crowd-pleasers.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
Adjective
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Like several others in its catalog, this vacuum boasts a sleek design that’s reminiscent of best-sellers like Samsung’s Bespoke Jet.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025
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Digitizing services or offering sleek apps is no longer sufficient.—
Gabriele Buffo,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The process is longest for tuberculosis, which requires samples to be cultured, grown naturally on special plates covered with nutrients, before they can be tested.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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His style is based on a unique blend of physicality and cultured in-possession play.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Fox’s lips were painted in a gray-nude glossy shade, a neutral choice to complement her pale, even-toned base.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The New York Post covered the killer’s trial gavel to gavel, while glossy magazines wrote about how not to let this happen to you.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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In Families Like Ours, the slowly rising North Sea forces Denmark to follow Holland’s example and—in an orderly and civilized manner—evacuate the entire country.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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In civilized countries, law enforcement officers wear nametags and numbered badges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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New talent: Song for the Mute continues to grow in confidence with its most accomplished collection to date.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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That late start didn’t stop him from becoming the most accomplished and influential trainer in the history of North American horse racing.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 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
Adjective
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Land Rover returns as the official vehicle of The Surf Lodge, offering guests an elevated way to explore Montauk, with a fleet of these refined yet rugged Defender SUVs.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In a climate of uncertainty, designers proposed modular, adaptable wardrobes attuned to a global consumer, and the attention shifted away from slogans and theatrics toward refined construction and nuance, with block colors, versatile garments and an eye towards utility.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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