as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Brown suggests frames with distinct shapes, whether that be sleek metal or bold, oversized acetate.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Over 200 dot the country’s Alpine landscape, from no-frills bivouac shelters to sleek, sci-fi-looking lodges.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Designed for modern professionals, this sleek backpack features anti-theft design elements to keep laptops and other devices extra secure.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Brown suggests frames with distinct shapes, whether that be sleek metal or bold, oversized acetate.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Over 200 dot the country’s Alpine landscape, from no-frills bivouac shelters to sleek, sci-fi-looking lodges.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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Service here is attentive and polished, but not pushy, and servers are happy to walk you through the cocktail menu and provide suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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At 249 pounds, this one, hewn from polished Verde marble, isn’t going anywhere.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In fact, Hadid recently revealed just how versatile the formula can be—slicking one of the scents through her hair to smooth back flyaways during her recent Vogue Beauty Secrets.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ice accumulations may make roads slick, while lighter snow totals will still cause travel difficulties and drifting snow as winds pick up.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a small saucepan, combine the guava marmalade, pineapple juice, brown sugar if using, and a pinch of salt, and warm until smooth and glossy.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scrape batter into prepared baking sheet and, using a medium offset spatula, gently spread to edges, smoothing surface.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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This collagen cream can help even out dark spots and smooth your skin for a healthy, luminous complexion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This time, my eyes slid to the fresh silver polish on her fingernails, her cascading perm thick but without any undergrowth, and those eyes darting from me to the cop, glistening as if on the verge of pouring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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The puppet wore a black judicial robe and had glistening eyes with slit pupils.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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