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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
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
But perhaps the most wearable iteration of sorbet nails is a glassy, barely-there base paired with a soft, fruity shade of polish at the tip.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 June 2025
Define swim lanes for each spokesperson, and then polish the narrative for each.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Suzie Kondi’s striped set with velvet slippers is a reliable, and travel-friendly formula for laidback polish.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
But perhaps the most wearable iteration of sorbet nails is a glassy, barely-there base paired with a soft, fruity shade of polish at the tip.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Verb
Need a summery, office-ready outfit that’s simultaneously polished, tailored, and comfortable?
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 June 2025
Define swim lanes for each spokesperson, and then polish the narrative for each.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish
Noun
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As time goes on, some of his accomplishments have been matched — and even beaten — by other K-pop stars.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Once known as a top passer in the game for the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson's Denver Broncos era was throwing dirt on a lot of his accomplishments.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Her maroon nails and gold Oura ring gleam in the dappled sunlight.—
Avery Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Fitzgerald understood this long before multidistrict litigation was a gleam in a judge’s eye.—
Aron Solomon
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Cats can rub against concrete to mark their territory and feel more secure because the scent lingers on the material longer than on smoother surfaces.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Again, once the Field School staff restrained the shark, the team of amateurs got to work quickly and efficiently, with the only mishap being a person who rubbed their fingers the wrong way against the shark skin and got an abrasion that drew a bit of blood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Drinks on one of the numerous terraces in Old Montreal is blissful way to finish the day.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Outstanding Seniors winner Braden Cole finished third in the super poll with 3,956 votes.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The collection is designed with Hot Wheels fans in mind, yet also features a distinct air of refinement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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And even for complex coding projects like the ones studied, the researchers are also optimistic that further refinement of AI tools could lead to future efficiency gains for programmers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This facial will help restore your glow and your faith.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Its boat ride travels through a dark and dense indoor jungle filled with glow in the dark plants.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Iron the back side or inside of the fabric first, then flip it over to smooth the outside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Downy’s wrinkle spray works in a matter of seconds: Just lay your clothing flat, spritz it with wrinkle release spray, and use your hands to smooth the material out.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Wilson shined with the first team, completing more than half his passes and racking up a handful of touchdowns.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Hydro completed the construction of its third aluminum recycling plant in November 2023 at Cassopolis, Michigan, taking its total production capacity to more than 300,000 tonnes annually.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“Polish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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