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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
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Oldenburg’s gloopy piles of toast would seem to be in direct opposition to Lever House’s midcentury polish, but his concerns chime here in slyly seditious ways.
—Max Lakin, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Apparently, not enough locals were qualified to polish silver and change sheets.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Pledge expert care wood polish spray: on sale for $5.38
Original price: $9.72
(Amazon )
Is your house filled with beautiful hardwood?
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Oldenburg’s gloopy piles of toast would seem to be in direct opposition to Lever House’s midcentury polish, but his concerns chime here in slyly seditious ways.
—Max Lakin, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
The gap in releases is likely because Valve and Lenovo are still polishing SteamOS for use on this particular device, and still refining the SteamOS installer.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Apparently, not enough locals were qualified to polish silver and change sheets.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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One of the most significant accomplishments of the artist’s legacy was his role in transforming the perception of street art, redefining its value and elevating it—even in contrast to what some in his time regarded as primitivist art.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the artists on the bill for the upcoming shows are celebrating the accomplishment.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Enhanced with moisturizing fatty acids that impart a dewy gleam at any age, the formulation also contains sea daffodil extract to brighten dark spots.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The gleam in Danson’s eye in that final moment suggested a show, and an actor, with many exciting years left.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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Much like Santa’s reindeer, every four-legged team member boasts a unique personality, and some love a belly rub before or after a tour.—
Shauna Farnell,
The Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2025
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During her younger years, her daughter preferred the gentle in-person wakeup shoulder rubs from her mom to get her up.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lockridge finished 2024 as speed off the bench during the Padres’ postseason run, while Ornelas has yet to make his big-league debut.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Heritage Christian finished at 25-3 with a 57-43 win over Village Christian behind 24 points from Tae Simmons.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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After years of refinement, Apple Maps is pretty good now.—
Justin Pot,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Elevated 200 meters above sea level, these ultra-luxury apartments provide unparalleled breathtaking views of both the city and the sea, set within a world of exclusive refinement.—
Perennial Holdings Contributor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wash off any residue with warm water and enjoy the glow.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Whether roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories or simply enjoying the glow of a crackling fire, fire pits make outdoor living cozy and inviting year-round.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On his way to the Barcelona bench, Flick stopped him and had a friendly chat with Yamal to smooth things over.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Your giftee can dot the eye serum around her eyes in the morning, blending with the cooling, rolling metal applicator, and smooth the other serum over the rest of her face and decolletage when she's done.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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The bill states that beginning on Sep. 1, 2025, any peace officer assigned to serve as an SRO must complete a training course that meets the requirements prior to assuming the duties of an SRO.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited is already in production and should start arriving in dealers in the coming weeks as deliveries of the Launch Edition are completed.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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