as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
On Tuesday, May 11, the SKIMS founder, 44, was spotted going into the Palais de Justice court in Paris, wearing a black blazer and skirt combo with her hair sleeked up into a bun.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 13 May 2025
Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Whether worn with sky-high platforms or styled with sleek kitten heels, shorter shapes can work for special occasions, too.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Our top picks are spacious, durable, odor-blocking, and sleek enough to blend right in with your kitchen cabinets.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
On Tuesday, May 11, the SKIMS founder, 44, was spotted going into the Palais de Justice court in Paris, wearing a black blazer and skirt combo with her hair sleeked up into a bun.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
Fans of shared plates, Asian cuisine and old-timers who are curious to see how the former space of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar has evolved into a sleek restaurant with a gorgeous bar.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Whether worn with sky-high platforms or styled with sleek kitten heels, shorter shapes can work for special occasions, too.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The tool’s ability to generate 40 polished assets at once from posters to UI flows to 3D models was repeatedly cited as a key differentiator.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The overall aesthetic is inviting yet polished—a place where teenagers can gather after a day at the shore and grown-ups feel equally at home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Gomez slicked her front pieces across her forehead, tucking the ends into the headband behind her right ear.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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Finally, slick the top down with a small amount of styling wax.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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This human touch can’t be learned from a glossy PDF; instead, it must be cultivated with intention.—
Julien Fortuit,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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But, when Theo comes back downstairs wearing the glossy blue-and-gold shirt, all hell breaks loose.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Her long tresses were flat-ironed and smoothed down, brushing over the front of her shoulders.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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The paths are lined with larger stones, smoothed by the desert wind.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
21 July 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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