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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
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Colin Farrell plays Lord Doyle, a gambler whose losing streak at the baccarat tables in Macau is the kind that leaves some taking actual nosedives from balconies high up in the glassy glitzy towering casino hotels that dominate the strip.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Bright meteors and fireballs, very bright meteors, frequently streak across the night sky, creating a path of light and color overhead.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Light Mantle, which is a bright 5-kilometer-long (3.1 miles) streak emanating from the base of a 2-km-tall (1.2 miles) mountain called South Massif, was a key target for NASA's Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Colin Farrell plays Lord Doyle, a gambler whose losing streak at the baccarat tables in Macau is the kind that leaves some taking actual nosedives from balconies high up in the glassy glitzy towering casino hotels that dominate the strip.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tears streaked the faces of Jhony Ramos Sr. and Mercedes Lemos soon after arriving outside of the evacuation zone perimeter butting against Esparto on Thursday afternoon.
—Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Bright meteors and fireballs, very bright meteors, frequently streak across the night sky, creating a path of light and color overhead.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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The almost theatrical approach, complete with powder white wigs, opulent outerwear and hosiery, eventually turned into double-breasted coats, and trousers with stripes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Esther Street crosswalk is bounded on its outer edges by white paint, and the colors are also separated by white stripes.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 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
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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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After the service, there will be bounce houses and a splash pad for recreation, and S&T Too Pizza, Damo’s Dogs, and Day Dreams & Ice Cream will be on site for purchase.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kids and their families enjoyed water games, a splash pad, pool time, giveaways and swag bags, and cool treats and snacks.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
18 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
Noun
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There was also a sprinkling of glamor in the form of Shonda Rhimes and Tina Fey.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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But Frank is targeting a player of Eze’s calibre to add a sprinkling of magic to Tottenham’s final-third play in the biggest games.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If there's even a hint that a creator used AI, the Internet will pounce.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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But the gin barrel finish has imbued this whiskey with a range of fascinating botanical notes—cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, and just a hint of juniper and black pepper.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Through two preseason games, Etienne has 42 scrimmage yards on 11 total offensive touches.—
Mike Kaye
August 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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The silky material flows along with you, and the delicate lace hem gives it a romantic touch.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Virginia show was among those scaled back from stadiums, but nary a seat or speck of grass went empty at the 20,000-capacity venue as millennials basked in nostalgia and their kids learned the definition of magnetism.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another hour of intense hiking and a white speck finally appeared nearly two miles away.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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