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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
Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
This sweater offers a polished yet comfortable layer for the season.
—Nora Colomer
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Also, the Rams’ offense was far more polished than that of the Lions or Saints.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
The app is pretty polished, but serves more as a means of advertising Navee products than customizing your ride.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Morgan willing to take lumps with rookie kicker While Canales has been lukewarm in his comments about rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald, Morgan offered a more polished endorsement on Thursday.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
This sweater offers a polished yet comfortable layer for the season.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Also, the Rams’ offense was far more polished than that of the Lions or Saints.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
The app is pretty polished, but serves more as a means of advertising Navee products than customizing your ride.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished
Adjective
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While their elastic waistband and relaxed silhouette will keep you cool and comfortable throughout long days of wear, their sleek design works well for days at the office as well as date nights on the beach, according to reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Shop our absolute must-haves, from comfy joggers to sleek sneakers and spacious sling bags.—
Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His mother was one of the most cultured people like ever in American social history.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Today’s buyers are in line with the financiers and cultured trust-funders the building has always preferred.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
13 Aug. 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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Her dark, wet hair is pushed back and out of her face, bare except for glossy lips.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
19 Aug. 2025
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Magnolia trees are the perfect floral accent to swap in during this time of year, as their big, dark, and glossy leaves add richer color and texture in lieu of summer’s brighter blooms.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the needs of civilized society have a way of intruding.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Even the more civilized country to the north of us has the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.—
Walter E Block,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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In addition to releasing five solo albums and several books, Mark is also an accomplished visual artist, having exhibited his work in hundreds of gallery shows over the years.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Three Ryder Cup legends and accomplished greats now playing for a team known as the Majesticks found themselves in trouble.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 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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Around the same time that its circulating chapters won admirers, Lady Murasaki was summoned to the aesthetically refined court of Emperor Ichijō.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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In contemplating the religious system of the Aztecs, one is struck with its apparent incongruity, as if some portion of it had emanated from a comparatively refined people, open to gentle influences, while the rest breathes a spirit of unmitigated ferocity.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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