polished
Example Sentences
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She remembers swapping a polished City environment, where there was always someone else to call for help, for having to do almost everything herself.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
It rattles against the hard edges of your brain until it gets polished and smooth.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 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
For years, marketers sought out social-media charismatics who boasted hundreds of thousands or even millions of followers, and worked with them directly to develop perfectly polished content to promote their brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
You can tell that Lily is Mom’s daughter, not because they have the same complexion or eyes or hair, but because they are both the same kind of very polished pretty.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
