polished

Example Sentences

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Waldorf was used to seeing Shackelford addressing staff at the front of a conference room, polished in a suit and tie.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

On Monday, New York polished off the final crumbs of the Cleveland Cavaliers to sweep the Eastern Conference Finals in four games and advance to their first NBA championship since 1999.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“A bit less polished creates more trust,” Quichiz said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

If you use social media you've probably seen them - polished fitness videos promising dramatic body transformations in weeks.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Elegant fountains dotted the property, looped and connected by polished concrete walkways edged with well-manicured landscaping that gave a historic university feel to an otherwise state-of-the-art facility.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin