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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
Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Fuller merged clean lines and minimalist silhouettes and sumptuous materials such as leather, velvet, polished metals and mirrored surfaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The walls, meanwhile, are covered in polished plaster.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025
The menu features polished but traditional Turkish dishes and the chef sources the best seafood and produce locally, keeping the selections seasonal.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Who washed jockstraps and polished footballs and was the s—kicker on that team as a boy?
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Fuller merged clean lines and minimalist silhouettes and sumptuous materials such as leather, velvet, polished metals and mirrored surfaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The walls, meanwhile, are covered in polished plaster.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025
The menu features polished but traditional Turkish dishes and the chef sources the best seafood and produce locally, keeping the selections seasonal.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
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Cattle dog mix Age: 4 years old Say hello to Orchid, a gorgeous girl with a sleek black coat, bright white accents, and a speckled belly that’s just begging for rubs.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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Guests start outside on a heated patio with small bites before moving into a sleek dining room for a multi-course meal.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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Yogurt is created with cultured bacteria and kefir with kefir grains (live cultures that ferment milk and multiply).—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2025
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Molina presented herself as a successful entrepreneur, cultured and generous, and never hesitated to shower Ana with praise.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Penn State has a 22-13-4 record this season and finished off Maine with a score of 5-1 before also taking down UConn 3-2 so far in the NCAA Tournament.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy was 4-under through 13 but finished even after double-bogeys on 15 and 17.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jones wore her dark tresses in a side part, while her makeup consisted of brown eye shadow, pink blush and a glossy nude lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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First launched in 1967, it is made from glossy ABS plastic for a seam-free aesthetic, and is available in two, three, and four-compartment configurations.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Two highly modern, eminently civilized nations were plunged into chaos.—
Kelly McKinney,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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When at Maryland from 1999 to 2003, Steve Blake grew into one of the program’s most accomplished starting point guards.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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Walton, the basketball great and accomplished broadcaster, died in May 2024 from colon cancer.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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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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In addition to No. 4 oil and No. 10 motor vehicle parts, the list includes No. 12 gasoline and other refined petroleum products down $2.07 billion, three positions and out of the top 10 for the first time in at least two decades; and No. 52 solar panels, down 32 positions, and off $2.98 billion.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Another option is to choose brands that use refined sugar alternatives like coconut sugar or dates.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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