as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Shop our absolute must-haves, from comfy joggers to sleek sneakers and spacious sling bags.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The company in August finally opened an account on the social media app Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, which has become the hip place for sleek consumer content in China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The sale features a wide selection of men's fashion essentials, from timeless denim jackets perfect for cooler weather to sleek AllSaints wallets that add a touch of modern edge.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Shop our absolute must-haves, from comfy joggers to sleek sneakers and spacious sling bags.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Get ready for cookie season with this sleek, budget-friendly stand mixer that shoppers are rushing to find.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The company in August finally opened an account on the social media app Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, which has become the hip place for sleek consumer content in China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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Shulman was equally polished in a cord blazer over a white shirt styled with suede boots.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Grid Stitch Quilt Give your bed a polished upgrade with this quilt from Joanna Gaines’ Target brand.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mother of four slicked her hair into an elegant updo and wore Lorraine Schwartz jewelry to complete the look.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her blond hair was slicked and brushed up and over the right side of her head; the sides circling her ears without touching them.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, safety is the top concern among users in the Reddit thread, with many reporting that their glossy or ultra-smooth floors are incredibly slippery, especially when wet.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Friday night, tennis superstar Serena Williams made a splash at the Princesa De Asturias awards ceremony, clad in a head-to-toe fiery red ensemble featuring glossy pumps.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The second photo was noticeably different from the first, instead showing a recent image of heavy machinery smoothing gravel where lush green grass once grew.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Want to smooth your hair without the heat tools?—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While Alberta Ferretti creative director Lorenzo Serafini's runway design featured glistening embellishments and more dramatic draping, the shoppable cape dress does not include an open back at all.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Oct. 2025
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Ye Fan for The New York Times Caroline Palmer was telling the story of how she got hired at Vogue in 2001 when a waitress at Tierney’s Tavern plunked two pints of beer and a pile of glistening onion rings on the table between us.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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