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as in glimmer
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streak
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Milwaukee is 21-4 since July 6 and enters Friday on a six-game winning streak.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
All the while, a mysterious comet streaks across the sky, growing larger by the day.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Smack’s 18 field goals (on 21 tries) included key kicks from 55 yards against LSU and 53 against Ole Miss, both SEC wins highlighting a season-ending four-game winning streak.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Milwaukee is 21-4 since July 6 and enters Friday on a six-game winning streak.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
But the through line is ditching pigmented black or brown mascaras, which is ideal for hot summer temperatures and beach days (goodbye streaks!).
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
All the while, a mysterious comet streaks across the sky, growing larger by the day.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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The red Kramer is spray-painted with his signature black and white stripes, giving the guitar a very ’80s metal feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an Instagram post from last summer, The Kelly Clarkson Show host wore a short-sleeve knit sweater with trendy stripes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Starboard’s intentions this time around aren’t clear — the firm didn’t respond to CNBC’s request for comment — but its maneuvering nevertheless represents a glimmer of hope.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the nearest thing to a glimmer of a positive would be that the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent many more deaths and led to rapid progress in our understanding and use of mRNA technology.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Making that kind of a splash move would indicate that Houston would prefer to keep Durant around long-term.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Much like a regular playground, there are no staff supervising the splash park, according to Wooten.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The secret payout was wrong and eliminated any shred of trust.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is because pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents and preservatives, which help the shreds stay separated but also affect the cheese's flavor and texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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As reported, the brand won’t stage a runway show until March 2026, with the September presentation intended more as a reminder of Gucci’s foundations, to be accompanied by a sprinkling of see now, buy now products in stores.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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There’s something about the 1960s cultural aesthetics and hyper-realism to the sci-fi and action sequences that reminds me of the movie The Right Stuff crossed with a heavy dash of Interstellar and an aesthetic sprinkling of the streaming series Fallout.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Blending sweet, lemony, and earthy aromas with a hint of vanilla, this flavorful option is a great choice to share with a friend at the end of a night out.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ambivalence means a look of cool, ironic detachment which would doubtless work very well in that away strip; lime green with a hint of no f***s given.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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In her memoir, Melania, the first lady, recounted visiting London when Queen Elizabeth’s reign and how President Trump kept in touch with King Charles.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 Aug. 2025
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While not a silver bullet, elements like larger touch targets and clearer visual hierarchies often reduce friction for a broad range of users.—
Sowmya Hariharan,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The recipe for bulldog gravy originated in Appalachian coal mining communities, rooted in kitchens where resourceful cooks knew how to wrest every speck of flavor from humble ingredients.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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