as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Not long after, the company invested roughly $50 million to build a sleek, modern distillery on the grounds of the historic Slane Castle Estate, located about an hour outside Dublin.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
From supportive running sneakers to sleek pairs for lunch dates and travel, there’s a shoe for everyone in this sale.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
An eBay co-founder enlisted Georgia & Hunt Design House to create the sleek, serene interiors of his McLean, Virginia, home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Not long after, the company invested roughly $50 million to build a sleek, modern distillery on the grounds of the historic Slane Castle Estate, located about an hour outside Dublin.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
The accessory departments are packed with goodies, as well, from Adidas Sambas to sleek black flats, depending on your mood.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
From supportive running sneakers to sleek pairs for lunch dates and travel, there’s a shoe for everyone in this sale.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The rooms 77 villas, all spacious, sleek and polished in varying shades of oak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The strongest theme is admiration for creator Kane Pixels (Parsons) with many viewers expressing disbelief that such a polished theatrical experience came from a filmmaker barely out of his teens.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Naturally, Sombr relished the moment by slicking back his hair and wiping his eyeliner to end the song with a flourish.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Amelia and Eliza slicked back their long blonde hair into coordinating ballerina buns, accessorizing with jeweled earrings from Sahag Arslanian.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Michigan has banned the import of six invasive plant species, writes the Detroit Free Press, including the Callery pear tree, glossy buckthorn, common buckthorn and Japanese barberry.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Lopez pulled out her signature glam for the evening, highlighting her features with smoky eyeshadow, a glossy nude lip, and sculpted cheekbones.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Fortunately, just then, Marijan entered the living room, with her hair smoothed down and her makeup reapplied, wearing a hand-stitched abaya from Mecca.—
Jamil Jan Kochai,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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In turn, these ingredients will firm the skin, visibly smooth fine lines, impart a youthful glow, and provide deep nourishment.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Her floor-length skirt, which showed off a glimpse of her towering cream platform sandals, was covered in the same glistening embellishments as well as fringe tiers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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