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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
Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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Some of Trump’s more traditional advisers, including Kellyanne Conway and Sean Hannity, were reportedly for Marco Rubio, the polished senator from Florida.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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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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His obsession with athletic shoes and sleek clothing has been innate rather than forced, according to him.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the beginning, buttermilk was merely the liquid left behind after churning cultured butter.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Imagine what a more cultured football thinker might have created with such resources.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 1 July 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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Kwik Trip finished seventh among the rankings, based on a survey of over 5,700 consumers between March and September 2024.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Get in on the trend, starting with Jil Sander’s glossy leather shoulder bag.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her makeup featured a bold eye and brow paired with a glossy pink lip.Julia Teti, WWD, 21 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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Bill Freeman is being remembered as an accomplished businessman and powerhouse Democratic donor following news of his death on Sunday.Nate Rau, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Hope Horner is an accomplished entrepreneur and the award-winning CEO of Lemonlight, a production company based in LA.Hope Horner, Forbes, 6 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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The restaurant is named for a park in Boulud’s hometown of Lyon, France, and the menu features classic steakhouse dishes filtered through Boulud’s refined approach.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Claridge’s, the legendary London hotel on Brook Street, effortlessly combines Art Deco glamour, multi-lingual staff, and refined restaurants to deliver a regal experience infused with unmistakably British ingredients.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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