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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
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Hot streaks happen – but so do cold streaks.
—Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.
—Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
The platform continues to enhance the player experience with new member-exclusive games and advanced tools to track streaks and personal records.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Mistakes that leave streaks behind Washing in direct sunlight ranks as the top offender.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Spring usually brings mild temperatures — not too hot, not freezing — which helps cleaning solution stay wet long enough to wipe without streaks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Dry and buff the surface to prevent streaks and water stains.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
White, chalky corrosion or rust streaks here are classic indicators.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 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
Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Hot streaks happen – but so do cold streaks.
—Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.
—Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
The platform continues to enhance the player experience with new member-exclusive games and advanced tools to track streaks and personal records.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Mistakes that leave streaks behind Washing in direct sunlight ranks as the top offender.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Spring usually brings mild temperatures — not too hot, not freezing — which helps cleaning solution stay wet long enough to wipe without streaks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Dry and buff the surface to prevent streaks and water stains.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
White, chalky corrosion or rust streaks here are classic indicators.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 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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And don’t miss your chance to score 65 percent off the sporty Athleta Tempo Mid-rise Wide-leg Track Pants, which feature a comfortable waistband and signature side stripes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
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An all-white crisp percale sheet set exemplifies the quality of a top hotel suite, while mixing stripes and florals will lean into the cottagecore aesthetic.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Braves didn’t make many offseason splashes but instead should get a lot of key players back to full health after a disastrous run of injuries throughout 2025.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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But there are glimmers of hope beyond the carnage, too.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers exploring Greenland shark genetics have found hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 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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Little touches include a selection of books focused on native flora and fauna and art depicting local landscapes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Spurs are ranked 14th for big chances (as defined by Opta) in the Premier League and are 12th for touches in the opposition box.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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