polished
Example Sentences
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She also advises them to "build the muscle" of standing up for themselves, even if they don't have a perfectly polished response ready.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Today, a student’s polished literature review or annotated bibliography alone can no longer demonstrate understanding to the professor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
A green velvet sofa that the actress brought with her from a previous home adds a splash of color to the otherwise polished space.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The star will cure and will be polished on Friday for fans to enjoy,” Martinez said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Then he mopped and polished and swept and scrubbed, while I nibbled and gnawed on my biscuit.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
