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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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Both will be surrounded by streaks of bright, reflective material that were cast out during the violent asteroid impacts that formed the craters.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
The ball is caromed out to Richard Hamilton, who comes streaking in from the top of the key to put up a runner—no good!
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Huskies' current streak is tied for Louisiana Tech — which won 54 consecutive from 1980-82 — as the fourth-longest in Division I history.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Both will be surrounded by streaks of bright, reflective material that were cast out during the violent asteroid impacts that formed the craters.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
After about 10 minutes a gray wolf streaked out of the timber and grabbed a big cow by the flank.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
The ball is caromed out to Richard Hamilton, who comes streaking in from the top of the key to put up a runner—no good!
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some classic stripes feel like a toe-dip into experimenting with more print-centric design, and won’t go out of style anytime soon.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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But there are glimmers of hope beyond the carnage, too.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fish them all out and blend with parm, butter, and a splash of the boiling water.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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No more transferring hot soup to a blender, risking a dangerous splash of hot liquid.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Microplastics are tiny and sometimes invisible shreds of plastic that can be produced by the breakdown of plastic, the shedding of clothing fibers, manufacturing processes, and more.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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British broadcasting rules allowed for a liberal sprinkling of F-words.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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A little speck on the metaphorical Southlake Carroll wall that’s been historically dominated by its eight-time state champion football program.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Managing Owner Jorge Mas expressed excitement for the team's future, even as construction continues on the final touches, from the building itself down to the seat numbers.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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