polished

Example Sentences

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Taking no chances, they've sent actual platinum-selling pop star Delta Goodrem, with a power ballad so polished you can see the whites of her eyes in it.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“A bit less polished creates more trust,” Quichiz said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

It isn’t only in postcolonial countries that many people prefer being governed by people who share their values, culture and economic interests, even if their style of governance is less polished or professional.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Julianne Moore, on the other hand, brings a less polished intricacy to her roles.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

And the boulders peeking out from the lapping waves remind me of polished onyx.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day