polished

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Hilton, who cuts an unmistakable image with his bald crown and clipped English accent, proved himself as a polished communicator during the debates, skills honed by his years as a Fox News analyst.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In the interview, he said he was "not a polished professional" when he was asked about concerns over his previous use of social media.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“It isn’t,” I said, wishing to hold her close and warn her: don't be deceived, those walls aren't polished marble, they're particleboard, sawdust, and plaster, colored white with lead.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros