polished
Example Sentences
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The plates are polished, precise, a bit of theater.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
I think he’s pretty polished about that kind of stuff.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
She explains that thicker straps are a safer option where the dress code is unclear and recommends satin camisoles as a more polished alternative to basic cotton vests.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
By the time individual investors get access, the story has been polished, excitement is peaking, and the private market valuation has been pushed far higher than what the public market will tolerate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
I found him at a treehouse, weirdly polished and fancy, like the treehouses you saw on TV shows but never did in real life.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
