1
: subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing
a polished surface
polished silver
2
: characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections
a polished performance/performer
a highly polished piece of writing
3
somewhat old-fashioned
: characterized by elegance and refinement
a polished gentleman
polished society
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Directed with polished competence by TV episodic veteran Terry McDonough, this watchable but forgettable thriller runs a brisk gamut from the uninspired to the implausible.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
The voluminous open cuff intersperses polished gold with negative space, encapsulating the 2024 trend for bold, sculptural jewelry.
—Sarah Royce-Greensill, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
While some celebrities have carved out hyper-specific senses of personal style, there has been a trend toward polished homogeneity.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
The experience prepared the already polished Jackson-Davis even more for the league.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Like Iger, Walden is a skilled manager and polished communicator who instinctively understands creative executives.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to spacious suites, this polished property comes equipped with an on-site fitness center and an adjacent outdoor pool, providing guests with the opportunity to bask in the beauty of the surrounding city while cooling off from the hot Mendoza sun.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
However, the rough-and-tumble Gilmore struggles to acclimatize to golf’s polished environment.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Complete the masterfully minimalist look in Tibi’s two-toned trousers, a pair of polished white loafers from Khaite, and Lié Studios’s drop earrings.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
The voluminous open cuff intersperses polished gold with negative space, encapsulating the 2024 trend for bold, sculptural jewelry.
—Sarah Royce-Greensill, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
While some celebrities have carved out hyper-specific senses of personal style, there has been a trend toward polished homogeneity.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
The experience prepared the already polished Jackson-Davis even more for the league.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Like Iger, Walden is a skilled manager and polished communicator who instinctively understands creative executives.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition to spacious suites, this polished property comes equipped with an on-site fitness center and an adjacent outdoor pool, providing guests with the opportunity to bask in the beauty of the surrounding city while cooling off from the hot Mendoza sun.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
However, the rough-and-tumble Gilmore struggles to acclimatize to golf’s polished environment.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Complete the masterfully minimalist look in Tibi’s two-toned trousers, a pair of polished white loafers from Khaite, and Lié Studios’s drop earrings.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Polished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polished. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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