as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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as in to slick
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Recent Examples of sleek
Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
But there’s modernity to be found in the form of a sleek swimming pool that includes views of a date palm oasis, the source of many ingredients at the restaurant Joontos.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
From rugged, weather-ready designs to sleek, everyday options, these boots are built to keep your feet warm, dry, and comfortable all day long.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
This sleek, compact tool packs four types of therapy into one petite device: red light therapy, therapeutic warmth, galvanic current, and facial massage.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
But there’s modernity to be found in the form of a sleek swimming pool that includes views of a date palm oasis, the source of many ingredients at the restaurant Joontos.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Each home is a blank canvas, ready for new owners to add their personal touch, with designs that range from grand and stately to sleek and modern.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
From rugged, weather-ready designs to sleek, everyday options, these boots are built to keep your feet warm, dry, and comfortable all day long.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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If the Fairmont Century Plaza, like the Chateau Marmont or the Hollywood Roosevelt, represents the polished fac of Hollywood, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, CA, is about the coast and relaxation by the sea.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The daring look was paired with blank pumps and was worn with her hair tightly slicked back.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Andreeva’s curly blond hair was slicked back into a braid, and sweat dotted her teal outfit.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Verb
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There’s no math or history class that can teach you how to smooth that over.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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