polished

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For Bennett, the emergence of modern country music in the early 2000s -- with a highly polished, more pop sound and repeated "melodic shapes" -- is key.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Smith struck a polished 132 from 261 balls and Lawrence an equally assured unbeaten 161 off 258 in a stand of 217 in 64 overs as Surrey batted through the final day to reach 447-4.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The polished red granite-clad building north of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It was the same dark polished wood as Aaron’s chest.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste