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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
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 3 Feb. 2026
Polish the sink and fixtures: Take a small amount of stainless steel polish (again, Bar Keepers Friend is a go-to), and use a paper towel or cloth to buff it into the sink and fixtures.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
This gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly exfoliating sugar scrub helps to melt away makeup, excess oil, and buildup, all while buffing and polishing without stripping the skin.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
On Instagram, digital creator and nail artist Melanie Graves paints her nails with silver cat-eye polish, then places a magnet on either side of the nail to draw the particles inward into a reflective formation.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 3 Feb. 2026
Polish the sink and fixtures: Take a small amount of stainless steel polish (again, Bar Keepers Friend is a go-to), and use a paper towel or cloth to buff it into the sink and fixtures.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Using a dry cloth and a dab of toothpaste, polish your silver to perfection and rinse.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
This gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly exfoliating sugar scrub helps to melt away makeup, excess oil, and buildup, all while buffing and polishing without stripping the skin.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite all these accomplishments, Burns not only allowed inflation to gather momentum, but did so by colluding politically with the White House unlike any other Fed chair.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the action rises in intensity, this gleam gathers quickly to a fiery glow of tragic power.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Diners here can feast upon things like duck fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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With the moody Moon in your 7th House of Partnership opposing cautious Chiron in your committed sign, mixed signals may rub sensitive spots.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Seven top-five Cy Young finishes, with one trophy?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stoddard was stunned as Kanai got up and finished behind Wang.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback is, above all, a refinement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sepulveda rail transit project advances Although far from being fully realized, the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project made a key advancement in January, setting in motion further refinement of its design and addressing costs for the project.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The glint in the baby’s eyes is miraculous.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has the appropriate glint in his eye.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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To smooth the transition, start making changes earlier in the day, Popp suggested.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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If Lee is right, then the insurance department’s investigation of roof claims, which Mulready has promised will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026, may have lasted 63 months.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tool largely works to integrate a dealerships specific needs into its system and create AI agents that complete tasks to aid the employees.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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