How to Use polished in a Sentence

polished

adjective
  • The script is trimmed and polished.
    — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The look felt less polished and more lived-in.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • This pink shade is just sweet enough to look girly yet polished.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • There’s a look, a feel, a vibe, that’s glossy and very polished.
    — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The pleats give the pants a polished look, while the wide leg is breezy and roomy.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Her voice is very polished and mature at a such a young age.
    — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • That honesty is worth more than any polished pitch.
    — Ryan Brennan march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The look was polished and timeless, topped with a bold red lip.
    — ELLE, 25 May 2022
  • For a polished curl, bring the flatiron all the way down to the ends.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Olsen twins grunge era to something that’s more polished.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 10 May 2026
  • An off-white trench and leather loafers keep the palette polished.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The plush and toasty shoes feel like slippers, but look far more polished.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Some of the brands which catered to a more polished, suited, matchy-matchy look.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Blow dry your hair upside down and add a bit of a loose wave for a less polished look.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • His makeup for me was a lot more polished and runway-ready.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
  • This clean look comprises just a few coats of polished pale pink.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Producers do not want a polished song from a prompt.
    — Sourabh Pateriya, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • This doesn’t come from a polished logo or a glossy website.
    — Bowen Liu, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Add a pair of cute kicks and a slouchy black bag for a casual polished look.
    — Sarah Ball, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • This polished blouse can take you from the office straight to dinner.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The music is a bit more polished, the lyrics a bit more middle-aged.
    — David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Zoë rocked short bangs with her hair pulled back and held a black clutch to accent her polished look.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, the flange edge adds some character and a more polished look.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The grass was freshly mowed, bunting flapped in a light breeze and the seats were washed and polished.
    — Tim Harlow, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Athena does a sapphire evil-eye look that is super-duper polished.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Adding mulch around flower beds gives your landscape a polished look.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Adding mulch around flower beds gives your landscape a polished look.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
  • For a polished look, make sure the shirt's care label is worn on the inside.
    — Richard Chin, Star Tribune, 17 May 2021
  • The godet pleats are both polished and breezy, which is ideal for spring weather.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • To keep your look polished, keep at least one basic—like a white button-up.
    — India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

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