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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
Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 May 2026
This is great for protecting your polishes on the go.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Every sentence arrives polished into bite-size emotional shorthand—ridiculous, slightly glib, but not entirely wrong.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
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Noun
Every four to six weeks is the sweet spot for healthy feet and polish that stays looking its best, Rae advises.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 May 2026
This is great for protecting your polishes on the go.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Another tactic, if your sink is stainless steel, is to polish it with baby oil after cleaning.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Every sentence arrives polished into bite-size emotional shorthand—ridiculous, slightly glib, but not entirely wrong.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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But his mysterious and troubling death would come to eclipse his accomplishments as a screen star.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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Village President Vicki Scaman read a proclamation honoring Lehman for his accomplishments before presenting him with the key during a Village Board meeting.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Biscan suggests benefiting from the gleam and dimension of iridescence while opting for the sophistication of marble and marble-look tiles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Like Haiti goalkeeper Josué Duverger, who will swap regional soccer in Germany to rub shoulders with Brazil superstars like Vinícius Júnior and Neymar.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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On Valerie, Valerie Harper’s character was killed in a car crash — and then, just to rub it in, the show was renamed The Hogan Family and Sandy Duncan moved into her house.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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The Cowboys finished at 7-9-1 during Schottenheimer's first year at the helm, falling short of advancing to the playoffs.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The 20-year-old finished the game with 5 points and and two assists in five minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The design avoids trend-chasing and leans into classic refinement, with crown molding, velvet benches, and carved desks with built-in charging ports.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The lack of digital refinement spotlights the songs’ unexpected rhymes and organic melodies.—
Arielle Gordon,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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In his work exist iconic signs of beloved local establishments — like the Playpen — the blinding glint reflecting off downtown’s skyline, telephone poles regarded as totems.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The bright glint to the left is Venus.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the hummus has separated, blend in a little water and tahini, along with the olive oil and lemon juice, to help smooth it out.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans and use an offset spatula to smooth the tops.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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At Icon’s new Lennar community completed in Texas last year, Lennar’s own mortgage arm did all the financing.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Andy Pages hit a looping ball to right-center off Jaden Hill, the third Rockies pitcher of the inning, to score Freeman and complete the Dodgers’ scoring.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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