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as in glimmer
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streak
Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
The Battling Bishops, who have been ranked in the top 10 in the nation in NCAA Division III, have posted a 16-game winning streak this season.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
These are haunting hills streaked with a soft, mournful color palette.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Fennell is a polarizing filmmaker, with a self-consciously provocative streak.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
The Battling Bishops, who have been ranked in the top 10 in the nation in NCAA Division III, have posted a 16-game winning streak this season.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
As the pulse locks in, organ drones arc overhead like streaking cirrus clouds.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
These are haunting hills streaked with a soft, mournful color palette.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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In the third group, six 6-foot-tall paintings on canvas titled Split-screen, the colored stripes multiply and invade the black-and-white space above, creating overlapping layers.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The lightweight, black satiny nylon jacket featured ruched velvet stripes and a boned ruffle around the neck, a tie belt and a zip front.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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For Palestinians on the ground, the crossing reopening would be a small glimmer of light.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Countries making their Winter Olympic debuts, such as Guinea-Bissau, Benin, and the UAE, may make a media splash.—
Samuel Sanders,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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Other teams made bigger splashes.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Nuggets of three seasons ago finished guests off without a shred of mercy.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is not a shred of doubt that the center is used to peddle the influence of Iran’s political Islam.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Let the mixture dry completely before sprinkling.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, when a water droplet in a freezing atmosphere comes into contact with a nucleus, like a speck of dust or pollen, an ice crystal is formed.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that weighted blankets can help with anxiety, chronic pain and sleep.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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At song’s end, the camera moved over to big-screen photos of the late Charlie Kirk and his widow, Erika Kirk, who is now in charge of TPUSA, followed by a fade to darkness and closing credit that still did not offer many hints where the performance was taking place.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Neutrogena's Dry-touch Sunscreen provides UVA/UVB protection benefits in a compact size.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are so many flavors in this casserole (thanks to the cheese, relish, ketchup, and more) but the sweet buttery rolls on the top are the perfect finishing touch.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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