as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
From cordless stick vacuums to sleek air purifiers, this sale won’t disappoint.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
For those looking to soak in the overflowing sunshine, you’re spoiled for choice between the tranquil and sleek Maslina Resort, the historic Palace Elisabeth, and the romantic Hotel Adriana Sensori SPA.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Global buyers are making bold moves coast to coast, nabbing everything from sprawling beachfront estates in Florida to sleek urban condos in California’s most desirable neighborhoods.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
From cordless stick vacuums to sleek air purifiers, this sale won’t disappoint.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Verb
The concept also previews innovative ideas for desert racing, including repelling sand from its sleek four-door body and peering through dust storms.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
For those looking to soak in the overflowing sunshine, you’re spoiled for choice between the tranquil and sleek Maslina Resort, the historic Palace Elisabeth, and the romantic Hotel Adriana Sensori SPA.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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This all-star lineup will deliver a polished, classy set that will leave festivalgoers on a high note.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Its Brutalist frame now holds polished interiors, destination dining, and the kind of atmosphere that makes a stay as memorable as the city outside.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For the outing, Apple sported a red gingham bikini, her long blonde hair slicked back after a dip in the water — and the resemblance to her mom is uncanny.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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While these top trending summer hair styles favor those who like to feel the wind in their hair on a balmy day, high temperatures give way to slicked back styles that keep your strands perfectly in place, free from frizz, and create a dramatic effect to highlight your facial features.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her dark, wet hair is pushed back and out of her face, bare except for glossy lips.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
19 Aug. 2025
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Magnolia trees are the perfect floral accent to swap in during this time of year, as their big, dark, and glossy leaves add richer color and texture in lieu of summer’s brighter blooms.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.—
Alvin Kan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Therapeutic Botox – used for conditions that include muscle spasticity, migraines, overactive bladders, certain eye conditions and excessive sweating – brought in $3.3 billion for AbbVie last year, with sales of cosmetic Botox, often used to smooth facial wrinkles, generating $2.72 billion.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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