streamlined

adjective

stream·​lined ˈstrēm-ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
Synonyms of streamlinednext
1
a
: contoured to reduce resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air)
b
: stripped of nonessentials : compact
c
: effectively integrated : organized
a streamlined system
2
: having flowing lines
3
: brought up to date : modernized

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Looking for a more streamlined, low-profile style without sacrificing comfort? — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 In August 2025, Cracker Barrel unveiled a streamlined logo that dropped Uncle Herschel, the old man leaning on a barrel, as part of a $700 million overhaul of nearly 660 restaurants. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Another celebrity favorite, Adidas sneakers are among the most streamlined styles in this roundup. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026 The Niña and the Pinta were caravels—small, streamlined, fast, and maneuverable—while the Santa María was a larger cargo ship. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamlined

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First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of streamlined was in 1913

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streamlined

adjective
stream·​lined -ˌlīnd How to pronounce streamlined (audio)
1
a
: designed or constructed to make or as if to make motion through water or air easier
b
: stripped of everything unnecessary : simplified
2
: made more modern

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