polish

Example Sentences

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With “The Sheep Detectives,” the film’s polish is its purpose.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

She said she recognised her mother's from her red nail polish.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“That disconnect risks making the acquisition feel less like brand expansion and more like an effort to polish Shein’s image,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

While the Tory customer of the past felt neatly aligned with the country club aesthetic, the Tory customer today embodies a modern sensibility of polish and dynamism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

When we run out of polish, I hopefully suggest that I could go borrow some from a neighbor, but Mama triumphantly produces another jar.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse