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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
Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Jan. 2025
And so with the new year comes the Honor Magic 7 Pro, the follow up that adds further polish to the 6 Pro.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
In Paris, the prosaic is still there, though it has been polished into something if not more luxurious, at least more interesting.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The creative nail artists here show their love with plain polish and nail accessories, including crystals, jelly polish, and gold foil.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Jan. 2025
And so with the new year comes the Honor Magic 7 Pro, the follow up that adds further polish to the 6 Pro.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Cougars must polish their resume to the point that the selection committee has no choice but to hand them one of the 37 at-large bids.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
In Paris, the prosaic is still there, though it has been polished into something if not more luxurious, at least more interesting.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump on Thursday was expected to tout some of his administration’s accomplishments, spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
20 Feb. 2025
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From a helicopter, the juxtaposition was halting: The gleam of the Pacific in its unchanging glory, running parallel for miles against sheer devastation.—
Loren Elliott,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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While its scent is a perk, the real advantages come from a blend of Ayurvedic ingredients that fortify the hair and give it a glossy gleam.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Clean both hands between the fingers and fingertips, then rub the back of your fingers against your palms.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Someone in your network may rub you the wrong way today.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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UConn received 20 votes in the AP poll, finishing behind New Mexico, Saint Mary’s, UCLA, Creighton (which also dropped out after losing to UConn and St. John’s), and Illinois.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, the Swedish golfer secured his second PGA Tour title, finishing 12-under par.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Continuous monitoring and refinement of AI systems are necessary to maintain reliability.—
Tao Zhang,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her background as the Savannah College of Art and Design’s director of creative initiatives is clearly visible in her signature tablescapes and environmental installations, which deftly mix a raucous wonderland-like whimsy with old-world refinement.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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The universe is setting you up for a major glow up.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This face cream has a shimmery base to give major glow and is spiked with Korean white ginseng, hyaluronic acid and mandarin extract to brighten from within, plus gently exfoliate and hydrate too.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The best eye primers for mature skin can smooth them out.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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That’s the essential ingredient in this particular Broadway pie, baked as a blend of life’s ups and downs, smoothing then out into a slice of life that supports people living their dreams and learning to find their best selves.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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The layoffs, which the company expects to complete substantially by the end of the second quarter, are estimated to net $210 million in savings this year and full-year savings of $300 million in 2026.—
Deborah Sophia,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In his lone season at Miami, Ward completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions.—
Amos Morale III,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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