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polished

[pol-isht] / ˈpɒl ɪʃt /
ADJECTIVE
bright
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ADJECTIVE
refined
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ADJECTIVE
referring to writing or speech
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Etiquette expert Laura Akano, from Polished Manners, says it's always "up to the individual" how much to tip but thinks "it's important to show appreciation if you've had a good service".

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

Polished, urbane and preternaturally prepared, Cornwell’s sometimes mischievous demeanor forms a kind of shadow narrative, a fascinating carapace that Morris’s interrogatory arrows fail to fully pierce.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Polished in front of the camera and comfortable in front of a crowd, Lake built an enthusiastic following and drew international media attention.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2022

A platinum finish has been swapped with something called “dark Stealth Polished finish.”

From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2022

Polished round and smooth as marbles or lozenges of stone veined and striped.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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