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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
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Concrete or Polished Cement Concrete and polished cement floors come in a wide range of tones and finishes.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Can the family who polished up both Le Tub and GG’s Waterfront in Hollywood now add luster to this neck of the New River?
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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Adjective
At Fiore in East Kensington, the morning menu features Italian pastries and polished breakfast sandwiches.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Concrete or Polished Cement Concrete and polished cement floors come in a wide range of tones and finishes.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Verb
My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Can the family who polished up both Le Tub and GG’s Waterfront in Hollywood now add luster to this neck of the New River?
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
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This rehearsal dinner look may offer a preview of the glamour still to come, but Gomez's sleek bun has already earned its place among the weekend's standout beauty moments.
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Some butter is cultured by adding lactic acid bacteria.
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Clean Cultured Marble These same cleaning supplies and methods can be used to clean cultured marble bathroom vanity tops and sinks.
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This, and other quirks of pronunciation or vocabulary, are easy tells when accents have otherwise smoothed into plain old American and traditional clothing has been shed in favor of jeans and T-shirts.
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.
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The controversy only exploded the very next week when it was revealed the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) re-implemented a pilot program that bumped every girl who finished behind the trans athlete up by one spot on the podium.
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Brown helped lead the Celtics to a 56-win season and finished sixth in MVP voting.
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This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers.
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His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
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Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
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In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
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Flores says this helps prevent dirt and debris from being rubbed into and scratching the surface during the cleaning process.
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Post-production on the series, a collaboration between Blackstone Publishing and Otherworld Media, which is behind the cinematic sound design for the audio play, was completed in January 2026.
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Next to the pitch were tents artificially heated to a minimum of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where players completed fitness tests on exercise bikes while staff measured their performance.
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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