as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a beautiful, buffed antique table
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as in rubbed
to make smooth by friction
she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry
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as in smoothed
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone
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Adjective
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The Pill also delivers big, polished sound, with refined clarity and punctual definition.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025 -
The waterproof, lightweight EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) fabrication of any Birkenstock shoe would also be a fun choice for this look in lieu of the polished leather Boston style and would add a bit more shine to the fashion-forward look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Jones wore her dark tresses in a side part, while her makeup consisted of brown eye shadow, pink blush and a glossy nude lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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First launched in 1967, it is made from glossy ABS plastic for a seam-free aesthetic, and is available in two, three, and four-compartment configurations.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Guests start outside on a heated patio with small bites before moving into a sleek dining room for a multi-course meal.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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This model has some sleek upgrades to the old-fashioned mason jar—the innovative flip-top lid with handle has an airtight silicone seal that keeps leaks and spills at bay.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Buffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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