polished
Example Sentences
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The plates are polished, precise, a bit of theater.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 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
The Haas brothers have the creative perspective of teenage boys but the budget of successful Los Angeles designers, so all the works here are highly polished.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Dressed in a red designer suit with matching lipstick, she appeared as if she’d walked right out of the TV studio, polished and camera-ready.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
