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
David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
The overlapping steel wall sheets are waterproof and have slatted vertical lines that make for another sleek touch.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 13 June 2025
Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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Adjective
The plucky teen son of the chief, a boy named Hiccup (played by Mason Thames), befriends a sleek black dragon named Toothless and learns that fighting the beasts isn’t the only answer.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
The overlapping steel wall sheets are waterproof and have slatted vertical lines that make for another sleek touch.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
The team works across a range of styles, from cozy and classic to sleek and modern, always keeping art and wellness at the heart of each interior to enhance the space and their client’s well-being.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
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Understated enough for the office but refined enough for a Parisian sidewalk café, the polished leather and cushioned sole deliver comfort and sophistication in equal parts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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The final cut of this documentary feels perfectly polished, but according to those who made the film, the process was a little messy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Her hair was slicked back into a bun, which was tucked under the brim.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Meanwhile, her fringe was slicked flat on her forehead and framed around her face.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Straight, even, smooth, and glossy hair denotes strength, harmony, and evenness of character, hearty affections, a clear head, and superior talents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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There’s much talk about unicorns in the dating field in Song’s script, and her film could be called the same — a glossy, good-looking drama veined with humor, introspection and questioning intelligence, driven as much by insightful writing as star charisma.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The researchers of the 2022 study also found that people on the receiving end of indirect attacks also end up responding with silence, politeness or attempts to smooth things over.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The star of the show is its capsule technology, which kicks in right away to smooth things out.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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