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as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
acquired a great deal of polish during his year abroad
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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
buffed the silver plate to a high polish
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as in to rub
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 to finish
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 polish
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Aug. 2025
The yachts are built in France, using the efficient French factory model that has served Groupe Beneteau gloriously well for many years, but the spritz of Italian design adds some polish to the M line.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Carlos Hoyos, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Vinegar is one of the most versatile products in the pantry with uses that range from adding pep to coleslaw and barbecue sauce to protecting houseplants and polishing silver.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The rosy polish feels softly summery, but could easily transition to fall with the addition of a cozy cashmere sweater or your favorite leather jacket… and maybe a pumpkin spice latte.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Aug. 2025
The yachts are built in France, using the efficient French factory model that has served Groupe Beneteau gloriously well for many years, but the spritz of Italian design adds some polish to the M line.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
That’s like trying to grow fruit by polishing the tree's leaves, instead of nourishing its roots.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Vinegar is one of the most versatile products in the pantry with uses that range from adding pep to coleslaw and barbecue sauce to protecting houseplants and polishing silver.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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Most of these accomplishments fill the young GM with pride, but the lack of playoff victories is not lost on him, either.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Summer in Chicago is magic: the buzz of neighborhood festivals, the gleam of sunlight on Lake Michigan and the tantalizing scents of myriad cuisines emanating from our tremendous restaurants.—
Glenn Eden,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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The subtle gleam of the sandals gave her neutral-toned look a hint of edge, without overpowering the minimalist color scheme.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In 2023, an Arlington entrepreneur saw his special BBQ rub make it on H-E-B shelves.—
Matthew Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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Of the 21 museums under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institution, one in particular seems recently to have rubbed President Donald Trump the wrong way.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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City council has 30 days to appoint a new mayor to finish Wright's term.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Still, the Packers finished sixth in scoring defense, allowing 19.9 points per game, sixth in yards per game allowed (315.6) and fourth in takeaways with 31.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, as your company matures, the most successful path forward is through refinement.—
Hamid Kohan,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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These are the etiquette rules that some folks said could use a little refinement within today’s context.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Here, marble bathrooms feature rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs; and living areas are made for lingering with a glass of Rioja and the glow of sunset.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Most of the works feature a blue color scheme coordinated with the glow of the neon sign.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 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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Therapeutic Botox – used for conditions that include muscle spasticity, migraines, overactive bladders, certain eye conditions and excessive sweating – brought in $3.3 billion for AbbVie last year, with sales of cosmetic Botox, often used to smooth facial wrinkles, generating $2.72 billion.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The former Colorado Buffaloes' standout was able to complete 17 of his 29 preseason passes for 152 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The first phase of the 11-story hospital, which will occupy a site of about 1.7 hectares of a larger 2.9-hectare property, will be completed by 2027, Mayapada said in a statement.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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