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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
While a new purse may not seem like a dramatic change, there’s something to be appreciated about having a do-it-all bag that’s versatile for any setting or occasion, durable for everyday use, and chic enough to look polished with any outfit.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The best setting powders for mature skin can be the difference between makeup that settles into fine lines by noon and a look that stays smooth, soft, and polished all day.
—Marsha Badger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
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Tools like ErrTraffic show how polished these scams have become.
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Whereas quartz countertops are man-made, granite is a naturally occurring stone, quarried from the earth, then cut and polished into the countertop material so many know and love.
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
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Human adipose tissue is processed into small pellets and cultured in suspension, allowing cells to reorganize and differentiate without extensive manipulation.—
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The daughter of an engineer, she was raised in a cultured bourgeois household in the affluent 16th arrondissement and studied ballet at the Conservatoire de Paris.—
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As a result, the structure gradually collapsed and was smoothed to become almost flat by water currents.—
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Alas, these brands already did the heavy lifting, delivering formulas that immediately smoothed and over time improved the delicate skin's texture.—
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The Panthers finished the season at 8-9, won a division title for the first time since 2015, and hosted their first home playoff game in a decade.—
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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
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Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes.—
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Sylist Renato Campora used the continuous Marcel wave technique, tucking under her ends and creating a glossy, frozen finish.—
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Utilizing a far more civilized system, the host at the stand in front of the restaurant gives diners an oddly accurate time to return.—
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Here was a foolish and incompetent tribune of the nation’s racist vulgarians, opposed by the prosperous and the well educated, the civilized and the tolerant.—
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Bulldog or border collie, barking or getting its belly rubbed, a dog can be many things while still remaining a dog.—
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William and Kate being so involved in what happened with Andrew reportedly rubbed Queen Camilla the wrong way.—
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Humanoid has already completed its first commercial proofs of concept with global industrial and automotive technology companies.—
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An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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