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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
PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Bottom line Gel polishes are painted on, similar to regular nail polish, and require UV or LED light to harden.
—Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 18 July 2025
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2025
The airy, high-ceilinged white dining rooms are largely intact, the wooden floors polished, the tables set with good linens, the lighting excellent.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Noun
Designed for business users and professionals, this suite provides everything needed to create, analyze, and present with speed and polish.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
Bottom line Gel polishes are painted on, similar to regular nail polish, and require UV or LED light to harden.
—Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 18 July 2025
Verb
At times preppy, at times boho, other times polished—shorts this season have a truly elevated appeal.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2025
The airy, high-ceilinged white dining rooms are largely intact, the wooden floors polished, the tables set with good linens, the lighting excellent.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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In Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s energetic capital, golden spires of the Royal Palace gleam above the river, while visits to the Killing Fields reveal the city’s somber history.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Her maroon nails and gold Oura ring gleam in the dappled sunlight.—
Avery Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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These blisters form a rash that often appears on the chest, shoulders, neck, thighs, along skin folds, and anywhere else your skin rubs against clothing.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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Don't aggressively rub, scrub, or over-cleanse either (twice a day, morning and night, is perfectly fine) to avoid worsening your skin's condition and encouraging scarring.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
30 July 2025
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No other player has finished second more times without winning a major title.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Like Hardwick, Joss finished work on multiple episodes before his death, although Huss took over voicing Dale for four of the 10 episodes.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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Prompt engineering, critical reviewing and deliberate refinement of AI results will become part of everyday practice.—
Marcus Banner,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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But for those able to see beyond their fear, the mako becomes an animal of extraordinary grace, power, and beauty, a miracle of natural design in which every fin, muscle, organ, and piece of cartilage has been modified by 100 million years of evolutionary refinement.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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And even for those not yet affected by visible signs of aging—aka, those who were still in diapers when Elemis unveiled its pioneering Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in 2003—using collagen creams can help deliver that dewy glow that’s desirable at any age.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Hydration meets radiance—these luxe body oils deliver the perfect post-sun glow, just in time to soak up the last golden days of summer.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The paths are lined with larger stones, smoothed by the desert wind.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
21 July 2025
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Her long tresses were flat-ironed and smoothed down, brushing over the front of her shoulders.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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Wilson shined with the first team, completing more than half his passes and racking up a handful of touchdowns.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Hydro completed the construction of its third aluminum recycling plant in November 2023 at Cassopolis, Michigan, taking its total production capacity to more than 300,000 tonnes annually.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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