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
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Jean Marsh, the sleek British actress who co-created Upstairs, Downstairs and won an Emmy for her performance as the prim and proper parlormaid Rose Buck on the acclaimed ITV drama, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 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
The lodging offers 97 sleek rooms and suites across its 11 stories, plus a lounge, bar, and restaurant.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Jean Marsh, the sleek British actress who co-created Upstairs, Downstairs and won an Emmy for her performance as the prim and proper parlormaid Rose Buck on the acclaimed ITV drama, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 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
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Nanette Nanette Lepore Freedom Stretch Pants These straight-leg pants are at once casual and polished, thanks to a tab fly, buttoned back welt pockets, and hems that hit right above the ankles on most people.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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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It is often recognized for its lightweight, non-sticky texture and soft, glossy finish.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows, a slightly smokey eye and a glossy lip for added definition.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each pad is infused with 10% glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation, tranexamic acid to target dark spots, and niacinamide to smooth and even tone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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His biggest impression was how balanced and smooth the bat felt through the strike zone.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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