How to Use polished in a Sentence

polished

adjective
  • The gloves, the hair, the petite bag, all very polished.
    Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 1 July 2024
  • There’s a look, a feel, a vibe, that’s glossy and very polished.
    Josh Chesler, SPIN, 26 Apr. 2023
  • But Zoey Deutch looked polished and pretty for a day of press.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, the satin finish makes any gift look more polished.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Add a pair of tailored pants or a leather skirt for a polished look that's great to wear to the office.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Plus, the flange edge adds some character and a more polished look.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Leave it to an Olsen to make the ugly-chic combo look polished.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Add a pair of cute kicks and a slouchy black bag for a casual polished look.
    Sarah Ball, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The younger Kravitz rocked short bangs with her hair pulled back and held a black clutch to accent her polished look.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • That’s a polished, shiny-looking watch and to my taste is the best-looking model in the range.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • And, from a black-tie event to a cocktail occasion, the polished maxi dress fits the bill.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
  • Then the trains carried polished ‘keystone’ back up to the mainland.
    Emma Janssen, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Then, take styling tips from Eva Chen and wear it with heeled boots and a turtleneck sweater for a polished look.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Her 2018 Be the Cowboy was more polished, but still managed to feel like a gut punch.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The leather handles also give them a nice, polished touch.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Zoë rocked short bangs with her hair pulled back and held a black clutch to accent her polished look.
    Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The case, the bezel and the bracelet are all finished with a combination of satin and polished surfaces.
    Roberta Naas, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Need something that's polished enough to wear to the office or a day at the museum?
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2023
  • Grab the polished cardigan in one of the 18 neutral tones available, from toffee to beige to olive.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Wind was the most polished, campiest queen in this episode.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2024
  • And as usual, the star donned a polished look for the occasion to mix-and-mingle with fans.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The high-neck top and wide-leg bottoms give it a polished look while still keeping things cozy.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Basics come in bright pops of color for a fun, but polished look.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022
  • Each has a stunning, polished stage presence and knows it.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The booties have a pull-on construction with a round, closed-toe, and the black pair has a polished look, thanks to its smooth finish.
    Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Yes, a polished look is now rare, which is all the more reason to expose high school students to it.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The shoes run true to size, are made of durable, polished leather, and feature a cool metal-clasp buckle.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Clean, simple, and polished is what the actress wants out of every space in her home.
    Swarna Gowtham, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
  • In terms of design, the next-gen wireless earbuds take cues from the fine-jewelry world with polished aluminum combined with glistening glass accents to create a gem-like finish.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Plus, its polished appearance lends itself as a beautiful serving dish, too.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

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