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as in specks
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streaks
Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
And that means Ramos would end one of the strangest and funniest non-streaks in franchise history.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
As for her hair, bright blond streaks blended with her brown base, accentuating her brows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
To prevent streaks and patchiness, the formula infuses glycerin, avocado oil, and prickly pear seed oil to draw moisture into the skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
The Philadelphia area has seen the biggest snowstorm in 10 years and one of the longest below-freezing streaks in our history.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the oven glass to prevent streaks and spotting.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
The Panthers went 19-10-2 the rest of the way — including putting together two separate seven-game point streaks — to get the final spot into the field before making its first of three consecutive runs to the Stanley Cup Final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
The functional elements of the fabric are revealed in blooms and blushes, bleeding hues in effervescent streaks.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025
The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
Then, dampen a cleaning cloth or sponge with the mixture, and wipe down the stainless steel in one direction, towards the grain to prevent streaks.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
And that means Ramos would end one of the strangest and funniest non-streaks in franchise history.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
As for her hair, bright blond streaks blended with her brown base, accentuating her brows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
To prevent streaks and patchiness, the formula infuses glycerin, avocado oil, and prickly pear seed oil to draw moisture into the skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
The Philadelphia area has seen the biggest snowstorm in 10 years and one of the longest below-freezing streaks in our history.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the oven glass to prevent streaks and spotting.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
The Panthers went 19-10-2 the rest of the way — including putting together two separate seven-game point streaks — to get the final spot into the field before making its first of three consecutive runs to the Stanley Cup Final.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
The functional elements of the fabric are revealed in blooms and blushes, bleeding hues in effervescent streaks.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025
The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
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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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In a nod to menswear, the A Simple Favor actress layered her shirt with a lime green vest, which was also embellished with thick white stripes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The stone mat wraps around the faucet and acts as a splash guard, absorbing splashes and spills around the area.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The look incorporates Jackson Pollock-esque splashes of orange and royal blue, a departure from last season’s navy-and-white color palette.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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There’s still a long way to go to restore his status as a promising prospect, but there have been glimmers of hope the last couple weeks.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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These thoughtful touches are designed to make the journey feel unhurried and seamless, from airport arrival to touchdown, emphasizing the premium nature of the service.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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