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 ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025 -
If the Fairmont Century Plaza, like the Chateau Marmont or the Hollywood Roosevelt, represents the polished fac of Hollywood, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, CA, is about the coast and relaxation by the sea.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her makeup included bold brows, a smoky eye and glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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For years, he’s been a discerning voice that’s helped shape the cultural conversation from inside the glossy pages of GQ as an editor.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The design is sleek, and the comfortable fit applies to all three color options that are currently discounted (black, white, and navy blue).—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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Paris, 24, kept his outfit sleek and simple in a black shirt and jeans paired with black Converse sneakers and a chain necklace.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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