POLISH Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

polish 1 of 2

noun

Definition of polish

as in accomplishment

a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts acquired a great deal of polish during his year abroad

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as in gleam

brightness created by light reflected from a surface buffed the silver plate to a high polish

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polish

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verb

ˈpä-lish

as in to rub

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure you'll need to polish your shoes with a clean rag before the performance

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as in to finish

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done once you polish the article a bit, it'll be ready to submit

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Noun

Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there’s a downside. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 The crew reconvened at Electric Lady Studios in New York before making one final trip to Joshua Tree, recording live and largely in the same room to favor spontaneity over polish. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

But everything around it needed to be sculpted, sanded and polished by hand. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Born into a Krymchak Jewish family in Haifa and raised poor in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Bakshi entered the animation industry at just 18, polishing dirt from cels at Terrytoons. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for polish

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Noun

The Fishback file James Fishback, with no relevant accomplishments or experience, is running a disgracefully racist and antisemitic campaign marked by demeaning attacks on Donalds, who is Black.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
But those accomplishments have done little to turn Jeffries into a recognizable national spokesman for the Democratic Party.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

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For instance, Qidi had to include a piece of Velcro to prevent the Polar Cooler tube from rubbing against the glass surface inside the top cover.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Gently rub the entire surface in small circular motions, then use a dry cloth to wipe down the entire surface.

— Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of rub

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Made up of nearly 20 clinicians and EHR superusers, the CoLab brings end user feedback into the evaluation, testing, and refinement of new AI capabilities.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
For creators who want additional control, Hi3D also provides tools for manual color adjustment, painting refinement, and detailed optimization through its Studio environment.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

Steve Gleason, co-founder of Crowfoot Range and a member of the Avimor neighborhood watch, was the first to point out the glint of a pickup truck on the far hill.

— Noah Daly August 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
Played with tricksy force and a glint of anger in her eyes by Samantha Morton, Circe is at the center of the greatest scene in The Odyssey, one that foregrounds the grandeur and uncanny qualities of myth.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of glint

Verb

Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Additional nutrients present in tea, especially Yerba Mate (the favorite drink of the Guarani, many of whom live and hunt in forests year-round), can help smooth the rough edges that coffee can sometimes impose.

— Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of smooth

Verb

The company completed its Metronome acquisition in January, and Stripe said the metering engine was already used by OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia to bill on tokens and GPU seconds.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
If completed, the sale would shore up Spain's leadership in a strategic sector by creating a new olive oil giant that would encompass a range of brands and secure a roughly 15% share of national consumption.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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