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as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
acquired a great deal of polish during his year abroad
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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
buffed the silver plate to a high polish
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as in to rub
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 to finish
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 polish
Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The level of polish is no accident.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 June 2026
Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Original frescoes were restored, marble was polished, and the color scheme was lightened up with a silver-and-blue palette accenting the white and cream walls.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The pigments stick really well to the matte polish, so this is necessary.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The level of polish is no accident.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 June 2026
Verb
This linen style is light and breathable yet polished enough for dressy dinners, strolling along the beach, or exploring the city.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Original frescoes were restored, marble was polished, and the color scheme was lightened up with a silver-and-blue palette accenting the white and cream walls.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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Wang's big accomplishment was the delivery of the Muse Spark AI model in April, marking Meta's first jump into proprietary foundation models and away from a strict adherence to open source, or open weight as it's more commonly called in AI.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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In the corner of the team’s theater room, Wright hung a chart that was updated regularly by the team’s leader in attitude points, awarded for out-of-the-box accomplishments such as diving on the floor for loose balls or taking charges.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Verb
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To rub salt into the wounds of longtime fans, MLB agreed to waive its $300 million relocation fee.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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To season uncoated grates, rub them with a thin layer of oil and wipe away any excess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The offense finished 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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His home run tied the score at three apiece, and Tucker wasn’t finished.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Located close to Salgados Beach, the Marriott Residences Salgados Resort offers travelers the ideal mix of relaxation and refinement under one roof.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Its design clearly follows the trail Bambu Lab helped blaze with the Editors' Choice-winning A1, but Creality adds a few thoughtful refinements, including a high-quality extruder and a filament-changing system designed to reduce purge waste.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Our goal is to elicit that glint of recognition in another human being because something that felt good and true to us feels good and true to them at the same time.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The suit also includes smoothing cups and ruching that prevents lines from showing through.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.—
Liana Handler
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Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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New Zealand has controlled possession for 52% of the game, and both teams have completed more than 80% of their passes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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