noun
A person who seeks favor by flattery or servile behavior; a sycophant.
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The teacher noticed that the student was always the first to hand in assignments, leading her to believe he was an apple polisher.
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I heard that Sarah is a total apple polisher, always sucking up to the boss.
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Don't be such an apple polisher, just do your work and let it speak for itself.
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Being an apple polisher won't get you far in life, you need to earn respect through hard work.