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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
Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
And that her polish matched her power really surprised me — in a good way!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 22 Oct. 2024
Christopher Rim, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Read on to learn how to use banana peels to shine and polish silver and leather, as well as several other unusual household uses for banana peels.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Beige and ivory tones are my favorites, even in fall, so this belt was the ideal way to transition some lighter pieces into cooler weather, anchoring them with modern polish and echoing the curves of buttons, earrings, and bracelets.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
And that her polish matched her power really surprised me — in a good way!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
High school seniors are now in the midst of the college admissions process; writing essays, polishing college lists, and preparing for interviews.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Read on to learn how to use banana peels to shine and polish silver and leather, as well as several other unusual household uses for banana peels.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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So to be able to have that kind of accomplishment here.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Still, for Army to even be in this environment and in contention for a CFP spot is an accomplishment considering its place in the sport’s hierarchy.Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Tlingit artist Preston Singletary has fashioned the tale's imagery into artworks made of multicolored glass — glass that's been blown, sculpted, sand-carved and arranged under the lights so that the pieces often appear to glow and gleam.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, what’s not to love about a product that makes the hair gleam while flooding it with nutrients?Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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The superfluid still rubs against the bucket, but the material is totally impervious to friction until the container reaches a certain rotational speed.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The color also faded a little after rubbing the sheets with sandpaper.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Demons finished 7-4 in their first season back in 4A. Next week: Heritage at Pueblo West, TBA Want more sports news?Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Relatively few young people have the grit and determination to finish a 2,200-mile, 900,000-vertical-foot hike like the Appalachian Trail.Mary Beth “Mouse” Skylis, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on the extraction, refinement, and distribution of technical minerals, particularly lithium, through its mining claims in Utah.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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When Trump brings the cost of energy down by facilitating the exploration, development, refinement, and distribution of our natural resources, all of America will pay less for gas at the pump, less for food and other commodities, and will experience more economic freedom.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s nothing wrong with a little faux glow in the fall or winter.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Bowen, who played type-A mom Claire Dunphy on the hit sitcom, posted an Instagram photo Thursday evening showing one of her boys silhouetted against the glow of the ER entrance.EW.com, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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This 2023 Best of Beauty winner contains a retinol alternative duo that firms and smoothes the look of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating the skin or being to harsh.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Add fudge mixture to pan and let cool: Quickly pour into prepared baking pan, and smooth into an even layer.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Pearl Holdings intends to use the funds held in the trust account to complete its Initial Business Combination.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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But Herbert later completed a pair of clutch passes to Ladd McConkey that helped set up J.K. Dobbins’ 29-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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