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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
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
The Standard & Poor’s index rose 0.1% to extend its winning streak to a seventh day.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
One Mil managed to fly away before explosives-laden drones streaked in to finish off the two that didn’t escape.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Michelle DeYoung presides as the haughty mother, her blood-orange dress a streak of color on the monochrome stage.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
The Standard & Poor’s index rose 0.1% to extend its winning streak to a seventh day.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Lyrid meteor shower has been active since April 17, but the bright fireballs have yet to hit their peak in activity while streaking through the sky.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
One Mil managed to fly away before explosives-laden drones streaked in to finish off the two that didn’t escape.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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The subtle stripe keeps the print from leaning too floral, and Resor ran the pattern vertically to highlight the stripe.—
Allison Duncan,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The gown was teamed with a matching pinstripe tie and classic white button-down with the luxury brand's signature triple-stripe armband detail in red, white and blue.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The Truist Championship, though, provided a glimmer of analytical hope.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In the years since, Henricks and his team have taken those glimmers of potential and transformed them into a thriving organization.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Add Alcohol or Vinegar for Depth: A splash of bourbon, beer, or even balsamic vinegar can bring a deep, complex flavor to your sauce.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
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For something that requires a bit less commitment than an accent wall or ceiling, try a splash of color with a framed piece of art.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The Stirling family expects that all video and audio footage along with every report and shred of evidence related to this deeply disturbing shooting be preserved for presentation in due course as part of the lawsuit the family will be pursuing.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The upshot: Not a shred of pink was seen at the Peter Rabbit themed affair.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vessel’s proposal in Newtown also hit a sprinkling of public opposition, and planners voted 3-2 against the project.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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A week of wet and windy weather wasn’t enough to put off buyers, who flocked to various events and meetings, while MIP London offered a sprinkling of star power through David Beckham, who talked about his underwear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some designers dive right in, while others infuse just a hint.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The opening on this one hits you with this incredibly juicy and crisp apple note mixed with a hint of blackcurrant that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Noun
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From Chatbot To Co-Coach: The Rise Of Human-AI Partnerships At Work Some leaders worry AI will replace the human touch.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Porziņģis was limited in this series just to the same kinds of actions Kornet runs, but doing it with less force, coordination and touch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Now it’s just popped up on the market again for a speck under $11.6 million, with Shana Rohde-Lynch of Compass holding the listing.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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These insects appear in early spring as tiny dark specks.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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