as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Available in both silver and gold finishes, these hoops bring a modern edge to any jewelry collection and effortlessly elevate everything from breezy vacation looks to sleek little black dresses on a night out.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Laura Lane, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The sale includes discounts on travel essentials, including sleek luggage, winter-ready airport outfits, comfy walking shoes, and versatile travel accessories.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Interiors may range from classic provençal to sleek modern minimalism—but everything needs to be kept at a luxury level.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Available in both silver and gold finishes, these hoops bring a modern edge to any jewelry collection and effortlessly elevate everything from breezy vacation looks to sleek little black dresses on a night out.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gene Coyle waited a lifetime to purchase the car of his dreams, something cool, sleek and unique.
—Laura Lane, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The sale includes discounts on travel essentials, including sleek luggage, winter-ready airport outfits, comfy walking shoes, and versatile travel accessories.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
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Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Pinterest’s 2025 Fall Trends Report, searches for preppy staples are skyrocketing as folks embrace this polished aesthetic.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More of a silky serum than a sticky gel, Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer slicks down fuzzies, flyaways, and baby hairs and leaves them sleek and shiny thanks to the addition of argan oil and keratin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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With the same playfulness of her makeup, Woods slicked the body of her hair in a bun on top of her head; her caramel-colored curled ends slinking around.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until glossy, thickened, and reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The most dominant style was arguably a very minimalist black knee-high, with a glossy finish and very little decoration.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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The very technology designed to smooth our experience is actually increasing our discomfort with the unavoidable misunderstandings and tensions of real relationships, driving us toward isolation.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Designed to last up to 12 hours, the formula is the first of its kind to combine the properties of a setting powder and blush to smooth, blur and set the face without leaving behind a separating residue.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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