polished

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Their simultaneous existence indicates a broader trend toward sheer, glorious stupidity that viewers crave when practically everything is either too polished and boring or wilfully obtuse.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Hilton, who cuts an unmistakable image with his bald crown and clipped English accent, proved himself as a polished communicator during the debates, skills honed by his years as a Fox News analyst.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Two of those specimens turned out to contain fossilized animals that were nearly impossible to see with the naked eye because the amber pieces were never polished.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

In just the past four years, the retail price of polished natural diamonds has fallen some 40%.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I noticed the salesclerk didn’t want to miss a word either, so he leaned his ear over toward us as he polished the glass.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan