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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
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 May 2025
Each piece translates effortlessly in the athleisure/athletic wear space, but with the tailoring and detail of polished separates.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
American and British productions had been banned, and Goebbels wanted polished features to prove the cultural superiority of German art.
—David Segal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Against the polished, professional office backdrop, the dog's earnestness has struck a chord with viewers, leading to a flurry of hilarious reactions.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Royal beauty is all about subtlety: a whisper of nail color, a polished updo, delicate highlights.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 May 2025
Each piece translates effortlessly in the athleisure/athletic wear space, but with the tailoring and detail of polished separates.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
American and British productions had been banned, and Goebbels wanted polished features to prove the cultural superiority of German art.
—David Segal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Against the polished, professional office backdrop, the dog's earnestness has struck a chord with viewers, leading to a flurry of hilarious reactions.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
Adjective
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Snapped up by the singer from the fall 2025 collection, the hefty piece had a puffer-like construction to it—but it was finished with sleek details typical of the house, with gold hardware at the neckline.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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Today’s modern Colonial is likely influenced by the current swing from sleek interior designs towards more traditional styles, but streamlined for contemporary lifestyles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Neither Eriksson nor Capello seemed particularly determined to evolve the style of play and make England a more cultured footballing side.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Wilk, an Israeli venture, focuses on producing cultured milk fats, used in making cheese and yogurt.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 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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The lightweight formula is spiked with Lamellar Lamination technology to hydrate, detangle and leave locks glossy.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, you could be forgiven for growing slightly cynical of the big pledges, glossy roadmaps, endless subsidy schemes, and constant climate conferences.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The education of a nation’s citizenry, whether public or private, is the heartbeat of any sustaining and civilized culture.—
Patricia A. Daniel,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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What started as a civilized, postwork affair with a sushi station escalated for many of the guests as more and more martinis were drunk from Madeline’s martini bar.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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This year’s roster introduces some of the most accomplished women in the genre April 18 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Albany.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Potts came in as the most accomplished member of the regular cast.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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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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The Pentagon must ensure sufficient supplies of refined rare earth metals for inclusion in myriad weapons systems like jets, missiles, electric vehicles, night vision goggles and MRI scanners.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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One surefire way to impress your most refined guests is to serve a smattering of expensive cheeses on a charcuterie board, accompanied by a proper cheese knife set.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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