as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Nicole Acosta, People.com, 13 May 2025
Restaurants are trying other things to keep diners coming back, from digital upgrades and subscription programs to sleek new remodels.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 May 2025
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 July 2025
The press is made from stainless steel and is sleek and scratch-resistant.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
On Tuesday, May 11, the SKIMS founder, 44, was spotted going into the Palais de Justice court in Paris, wearing a black blazer and skirt combo with her hair sleeked up into a bun.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 13 May 2025
Restaurants are trying other things to keep diners coming back, from digital upgrades and subscription programs to sleek new remodels.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 May 2025
Verb
Like these rich men, Luthor embraces his villainy by styling himself as a sleek anti-hero and lording his privilege over the rest of society’s suckers.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 July 2025
The press is made from stainless steel and is sleek and scratch-resistant.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The tool’s ability to generate 40 polished assets at once from posters to UI flows to 3D models was repeatedly cited as a key differentiator.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The overall aesthetic is inviting yet polished—a place where teenagers can gather after a day at the shore and grown-ups feel equally at home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Verb
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It’s slicked with tomato and distinguished by a piquant sweet and sour sauce (or agrodolce), studded with sharp, briny olives and capers, and sweetened with raisins and honey.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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Finally, slick the top down with a small amount of styling wax.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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There are no massive resorts or glossy beach clubs (yet), and prices are much lower.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Standing out in the five-bedroom, eight-bath spread, which clocks in at 22 feet wide and 7,500 square feet across six levels, is a double-height living room boasting terracotta pavers sealed in a glossy black epoxy, a wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling industrial windows trimmed in a deep red shade.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Iron the back side or inside of the fabric first, then flip it over to smooth the outside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Downy’s wrinkle spray works in a matter of seconds: Just lay your clothing flat, spritz it with wrinkle release spray, and use your hands to smooth the material out.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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