repolishes
Buffs once more
Repolishes means polishes again, restoring shine or smoothness to something that has dulled or worn: She repolishes the silver before every holiday dinner.
The word applies literally to surfaces—furniture, metal, floors—and figuratively to refining work: He repolishes his résumé whenever he starts job hunting.
Avid fan; also burnish
- glossShine or annotation
- lusterSoft reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- gleamFaint reflected light
brightness · sparkle · radiance · glint · shimmer · brilliance · mirror · reflection
Friction-smoothing a surface
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- stainLasting surface discoloration
sealant · polyurethane · wax · shellac · topcoat · primer · stripper · grit
Old valued collectible
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- refurbishRestore worn items
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- renewMake valid again
rejuvenate · repair · rehabilitate · conservation · salvage · overhaul · refresh · mend
buff
Avid fan; also burnish
gleam · brightness · sparkle · radiance · glint · shimmer · brilliance · mirror · reflection · cloth
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
stain · sealant · polyurethane · wax · shellac · topcoat · primer · stripper · grit · abrasive
antique
Old valued collectible
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- refurbishRestore worn items
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
renew · rejuvenate · repair · rehabilitate · conservation · salvage · overhaul · refresh · mend · revival
refine
Remove impurities from
enhance · rework · edit · draft · manuscript · prose · speech · presentation · argument · resume