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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
Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Lisa’s footwear range has long moved between polished fantasy and performance-ready edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
One shopper called them an easy way to elevate loungewear, while another said the shoes were polished enough to wear to an outdoor wedding.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
They’re constructed with memory foam for comfort and have a simple bow detail that’s perfect for a polished, business-casual outfit.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Lisa’s footwear range has long moved between polished fantasy and performance-ready edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
Verb
This $10 t-shirt dress is polished enough for work yet casual enough for evenings out.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
One shopper called them an easy way to elevate loungewear, while another said the shoes were polished enough to wear to an outdoor wedding.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
Adjective
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Flexibility and a glove-like fit make these Italian leather flats mold gently to your foot while keeping a sleek profile.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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While these sleek sandals have a similar square-toe shape as the above pair, the chain detailing along the upper strap is smaller and narrower.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Some butter is cultured by adding lactic acid bacteria.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The researchers also collected and cultured airborne microbes from the mummy’s storage chamber and from the room where the remains were handled.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.—
William Norwich,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Ahead of opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair, and Haney helped adjust his tie before giving him a pat on the back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In seven years with the country’s women, Herdman had taken a team that finished last in the 2011 World Cup to the quarterfinals of the next tournament, sandwiched between two bronze-medal performances in the Olympic Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The White Sox won for the fifth time in their last 17 road games and finished 6-5 in an 11-game stretch against the Phillies, Braves, Dodgers and Yankees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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That likely means the luxury finishings, leather seats and glossy wood paneling will remain intact.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In 2019, Bankoff made a deal with New York owner Pamela Wasserstein, whose family had owned the glossy magazine for 15 years, to add the publication and digital offshots like entertainment vertical Vulture and fashion brand The Cut to the Vox portfolio.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Today, however, after decades of angry seatbelt alarms and parking sensor shrieks, a polite musical chime almost seems civilized.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Part of being a great city is acting civilized.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Chemical filters, such as avobenzone, octocrylene and homosalate, appear clear when rubbed on the skin but sometimes feel oily.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The good times keep rolling through the commercial breaks, as A-listers rubbed elbows, and at the afterparties, where the big stars enjoyed burgers from Shake Shack and got their drink on.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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