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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
George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
The production values are way higher for this sequel, which received its initial batch of funding via Kickstarter, and technical performance is improved despite the boost in visual polish.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 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
While the game looks fine, the biggest improvement over the first one is the amount of polish.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
The production values are way higher for this sequel, which received its initial batch of funding via Kickstarter, and technical performance is improved despite the boost in visual polish.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 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
Noun
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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President Trump, in his 2025 address to the joint session of Congress, on March 4, 2025, sought to highlight the accomplishments of the opening weeks of his second administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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At about 100 times that distance, the optical gleam of Earth’s city lights would fade to black—better but still far short of even our next nearest star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
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So do many of their peers: Measures of business confidence soared after the election, and while there are hints that gleam has dulled to some degree, business leaders, as a group, remain upbeat.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Should wooden parts continue to rub together, Ceja says a little wax, soap, or WD-40 can help reduce friction and keep things quiet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even though Love finished the race in a better position at sixth, the two weren't happy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Paradise also finished 2-15 from beyond the arc, which Barnes said was uncharacteristic of the squad.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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This insight should guide the refinement of website features and content to align with the needs of different customer segments.—
Kimberli Lewis,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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That early success set Berry on a path of rigorous testing, CAD modeling, and product refinement—culminating in the Drain Defender®, which now holds two U.S. patents.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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And many of them worked on their glow starting months in advance.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Boston could look to swing another blockbuster trade to land a former Cy Young winner to help complete their pitching staff.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The kitchen has ample space for a large table and chairs for informal meals or completing homework assignments, while a sliding door leading to the deck has large glass panels on either side to let in light and views of the backyard and neighborhood.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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