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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
Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Pets are on the floors more often than humans, so be particularly careful with floor cleansers, polishes, and waxes.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead, Cardozo recommends placing a tea towel in the sink, washing the crystal in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and polishing it with a lint-free towel.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Arizona: Is this a typical Tommy Lloyd team in terms of offensive polish and connectivity?
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Pets are on the floors more often than humans, so be particularly careful with floor cleansers, polishes, and waxes.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
At the top, the national MAGA movement was full of opportunists, mostly male, some of whom had been polished by Ivy League degrees: J. D. Vance, Josh Hawley, Ron DeSantis, Trump himself.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead, Cardozo recommends placing a tea towel in the sink, washing the crystal in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and polishing it with a lint-free towel.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the artists on the bill for the upcoming shows are celebrating the accomplishment.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Enhanced with moisturizing fatty acids that impart a dewy gleam at any age, the formulation also contains sea daffodil extract to brighten dark spots.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The gleam in Danson’s eye in that final moment suggested a show, and an actor, with many exciting years left.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For stains that have had time to settle in, gently rub the spot with toothpaste or baking soda.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Don't touch existing acne: Squeezing, rubbing, or picking at pimples can lead to scarring, slower healing times, and skin infections.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Bears finished 27th in total defense, a sharp decline from previous years.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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In his first season calling plays for the Bucs, Coen helped Tampa Bay finish top-four in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards per game as the team won the NFC South and reached the playoffs with a 10-7 record.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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After years of refinement, Apple Maps is pretty good now.—
Justin Pot,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Elevated 200 meters above sea level, these ultra-luxury apartments provide unparalleled breathtaking views of both the city and the sea, set within a world of exclusive refinement.—
Perennial Holdings Contributor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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It's packed with rice powder, a chef's kiss of skin-loving enzymes and vitamins (A, B2, B12, and E) that soften, brighten, and give your skin a plump, healthy glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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When touched, its hood and tail glow with a constellation of blue-green dots like an underwater planetarium.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The products effectively target signs of aging thanks to powerful formulas that contain ingredients like caffeine, antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin F, and other proprietary blends that smooth uneven skin tone, dullness, and wrinkles.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2025
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The buttery stick shadow—which provides eight-hour wear—is infused with collagen to smooth and firm the eyelids.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Carolina would still have approximately $26 million of cap space left over with five forwards, three defensemen and one goalie left to add to complete a full 23-man roster.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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By the time Foxx recovered, the industry was in the midst of a double strike, and so Gordon and co. had to wait patiently for the ability to reunite with Foxx and complete a critical section of the film’s first act in the suburbs.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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