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
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Dua Lipa often slicks hers back for a sleek and polished vibe, and Billie Eilish’s green roots launched a movement.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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
Reach for standbys like Miu Miu’s sleek and simple, low-runner or Adidas Originals’s superhit of the moment, the Taekwondo.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Dua Lipa often slicks hers back for a sleek and polished vibe, and Billie Eilish’s green roots launched a movement.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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If the Fairmont Century Plaza, like the Chateau Marmont or the Hollywood Roosevelt, represents the polished fac of Hollywood, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, CA, is about the coast and relaxation by the sea.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The daring look was paired with blank pumps and was worn with her hair tightly slicked back.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Andreeva’s curly blond hair was slicked back into a braid, and sweat dotted her teal outfit.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Troopers alleged that Thompson had glossy eyes and severe dry mouth and noted there was a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, state police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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Perfect for daily use, this balm — which is prone to selling out in popular shades — keeps lips feeling comfortable and looking naturally glossy all day long.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lucy asked, pressing her free thumb between her sister’s brows to smooth the skin there.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The calming mix of colloidal oatmeal, beta-glucan (a skin repairing molecule that smooths rough skin), and glycerin is extremely gentle and more than suitable for sensitive skin, too.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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