polished
Example Sentences
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There’s Olive, 12, from Charlotte, North Carolina, whose goal is to sell 8,000 boxes and who already possesses the polished ease of someone who understands how to speak to an audience.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
For now, its comeback exists mostly as a promise – a reminder of a time when social media felt a little less polished and a lot more personal.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
He may have looked more polished, but he had the same energy that he used to deploy hour after hour on Twitch.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 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
Jay filled his bag with a piece of dried snakeskin he found, a rock polished smooth, and a handful of sunflower seeds.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
