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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
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Some nail hardeners and polishes contain formaldehyde that may be listed on the product label as formalin or methylene glycol, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Behrends completes his process by polishing and buffing the sculpture before attaching it to the trophy.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Choosing a soft pink versus a striking bordeaux polish is as strategic a choice as any.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Some nail hardeners and polishes contain formaldehyde that may be listed on the product label as formalin or methylene glycol, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
To complete the monochrome picture, which was styled by Annabelle Harron, Oprah polished things off with a pair of boots from the brand worn by Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts, along with Selena Gomez and Katie Holmes.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Behrends completes his process by polishing and buffing the sculpture before attaching it to the trophy.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Murkowski was a key player in the passage of the biggest bipartisan accomplishments of President Biden’s time in office, such the $1 trillion infrastructure bill.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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He’s been knee-deep in NASCAR since most of the other rookies were in diapers, or nothing more than a gleam in their father’s eye.Greg Engle, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Scott’s Tom Ripley was a clean break from that of Matt Damon; instead of a petulant pretty boy seized by envy and lust, this Ripley was older (Scott is in his late forties) and scarier, a lonesome manipulator with a murderous gleam in his eye.Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kaya looked for the bacon in the areas where the owner had rubbed it.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Da Silva rubbed Anthony’s head and hugged him, too.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Once her husband drifts off, Romy sneaks into the other room, lies on her stomach with her hands between her legs and finishes to a video clip with subtle Dom/Sub dialogue.Laura Ramadei, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Role: As a sophomore, Wade finished third on the team in receiving yards (374), receiving touchdowns (2) and fifth in receptions (29) and targets (43).Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Continuous monitoring and iterative refinement are key to long-term success.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet there’s a special magic that comes from such detailed, focused refinement.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Will their grudge glow brighter than a menorah, or will sparks fly this season of light?Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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For best results, wear overnight and wake up to a radiant glow.Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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In a culture where formal niceties smooth many interactions, Mr. Emanuel was blunt and dogged.Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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This formula has a rich, creamy consistency that provides a burst of hydration that smooths and nourishes the under-eye area.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Her look was completed by Akira boots, a diamond necklace and a white Stetson cowboy hat.Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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