polished
Example Sentences
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Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Service was polished, the vibe felt spot-on, and yes, everything was genuinely excellent.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Speaking to BBC Sport last year, Boylan described Riley as a "different animal" and "already a polished athlete", whereas "Paddy and Conor were still on their way up" while in Cage Warriors.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The aesthetic favors deliberate roughness and mistakes over a sterile, polished sheen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Ashmodai’s frankly excessive preference for black, highly polished marble continued here.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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