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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
For starters, it’s crafted with Saffiano leather, a material loved for its durability and sleek finish.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 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
As for accessories for her look, Rodrigo went fairly minimal, choosing instead to keep the focus on her sleek white dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
For starters, it’s crafted with Saffiano leather, a material loved for its durability and sleek finish.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 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 effortless and beachy hairstyle has taken a back seat in recent years to more polished styles like sleek bobs, liquid hair, and voluminous blowouts.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Authentic and relatable videos often perform better than highly polished productions.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Basden could have slicked up his acting with a lot of pompous pop star clichés.—
Peter Rainer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
25 Mar. 2025
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D’Arcy’s makeup featured a natural, clean visage, while their hair was slicked back for a modern, edgy appearance.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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The lightweight formula is spiked with Lamellar Lamination technology to hydrate, detangle and leave locks glossy.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, you could be forgiven for growing slightly cynical of the big pledges, glossy roadmaps, endless subsidy schemes, and constant climate conferences.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The utility is also supporting emerging business models like charging-as-a-service, rideshare electrification, and curbside charging, while engaging with key stakeholders like the Taxi & Limousine Commission and city permitting agencies to smooth the path forward.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Glycerin and panthenol help smooth and soften, while plant extracts like prickly pear support healthy-looking texture and shine.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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