polished

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As polished as it was quirky, the performance was packed with personality and one of the sharpest hooks to ever sink its claws into the contest.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Two of those specimens turned out to contain fossilized animals that were nearly impossible to see with the naked eye because the amber pieces were never polished.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

From the snotty ’80s synth music of “Sing Street” to the acoustic heartbreak of “Begin Again,” Carney loves to hear how a rough idea evolves into a polished track.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

When Ralph had wiped off all the mud and had polished his chrome, he rummaged through the remains of his nest for a bit of carpet fringe.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary