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well-polished

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Standing beside the King on a red carpet spilling down the palace steps on Monday, Jetten gave the appearance of a well-polished premier.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

“The car that they’re presenting in the showroom looks shinier, looks well-polished, but lift the hood, it’s no different.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2020

At home, Mr. Johnson is seen as a deeply ambitious opportunist who masks his seriousness of purpose with a well-polished air of befuddled dishevelment and humorous nonchalance.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2018

But the challenge is always to peel away the well-polished - and well-guarded - facade.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2018

We head up a set of stairs—slowly, so Baba can keep up—and Father Masego ushers us through a well-polished wooden door.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray