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as in sleek
having a shiny surface or finish
she could see her face reflected in the polished hood of the car
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as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
showing the polished manners of a cosmopolitan woman
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as in smoothed
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 finished
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 polished
Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
There, Obama opted for polished power suiting, wearing a custom Atelier Versace look.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
For those of us embracing naked nails, press-ons offer the perfect alternative whenever the moment calls for a polished look (just ask Suni Lee).
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
The heavenly supporting cast includes John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini
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Conclave, a marvelously entertaining film about a papal election, is something of a miracle, an immaculately polished production that satisfies on just about every level.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
There, Obama opted for polished power suiting, wearing a custom Atelier Versace look.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
For those of us embracing naked nails, press-ons offer the perfect alternative whenever the moment calls for a polished look (just ask Suni Lee).
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
The heavenly supporting cast includes John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini
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Conclave, a marvelously entertaining film about a papal election, is something of a miracle, an immaculately polished production that satisfies on just about every level.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the sleek, modern design of the Viomi V8 integrates seamlessly into your kitchen without taking up unnecessary space.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the Grimms wanted to preserve the culture of the common folk, not to make the folk sound cultured.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The race is therefore on to produce cultured meat at scale, with products that look, smell and taste like real meat, right down to their texture.David Prosser, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The stand-alone Rishi episode was a perfect example of why audiences flocked to Industry in its third season, which just finished.Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Offseason trade acquisitions Michael King and Cease finished in the top nine in NL ERA, May acquisition Luis Arraez won his third straight batting title and setup men Tanner Scott and Jason Adam strengthened an already strong bullpen in front of closer Robert Suarez (36 saves).Jack Magruder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles For the special occasion, Winfrey made a statement in a white, glossy suit that shimmered under the lights.Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The panel gaps of the fully carbon-fiber body, finished with a glossy Highland Green weave plus raw carbon for the race stripes, all scream modern production methods.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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As America finally melts down under the New Founding Fathers’ murderous regime, our heroes must take refuge by escaping over the border to Mexico — to more civilized lands.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
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The accomplished jazz musician and arranger distinguished himself from his contemporaries with his willingness to span genres, jumping between R&B, pop, jazz, and rap in the 1980s alone.Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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Also an accomplished playwright, Nambi is developing multiple projects for Broadway.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
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An explosion of wealth brought along with it a desire for refined culture in a rough place.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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International downstream earnings increased by $142 million due to higher margins on refined product sales, partly offset by higher operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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