as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a beautiful, buffed antique table
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as in rubbed
to make smooth by friction
she learned to buff semiprecious stones in order to make her own jewelry
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as in smoothed
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone
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Adjective
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
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All three of the forthcoming ocean yachts will accommodate 128 guests in a variety of suites, with plenty of open-air spaces on board and a service style that’s both polished and relaxed.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Perfect for daily use, this balm — which is prone to selling out in popular shades — keeps lips feeling comfortable and looking naturally glossy all day long.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Troopers alleged that Thompson had glossy eyes and severe dry mouth and noted there was a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, state police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer A sleek loafer that’ll match practically any outfit is a no-brainer for spring, and this bit loafer from Sam Edelman is currently 40 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The interior features sleek curved walls, floor-to-ceiling windows and pocket doors.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Buffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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