polished

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Poised and polished, with a sharp pantsuit and practiced smile, Fujimori looks like someone raised for politics.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

On Monday, New York polished off the final crumbs of the Cleveland Cavaliers to sweep the Eastern Conference Finals in four games and advance to their first NBA championship since 1999.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

His training as a waiter had polished his public persona.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple