as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Available in both silver and gold finishes, these hoops bring a modern edge to any jewelry collection and effortlessly elevate everything from breezy vacation looks to sleek little black dresses on a night out.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
With its roomy interior, practical handles, and sleek design, the must-have bag is a back-to-work essential.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Interiors may range from classic provençal to sleek modern minimalism—but everything needs to be kept at a luxury level.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Available in both silver and gold finishes, these hoops bring a modern edge to any jewelry collection and effortlessly elevate everything from breezy vacation looks to sleek little black dresses on a night out.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Plus, the best pieces have a sleek design that can grow with your little one and their hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
With its roomy interior, practical handles, and sleek design, the must-have bag is a back-to-work essential.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
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Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Pinterest’s 2025 Fall Trends Report, searches for preppy staples are skyrocketing as folks embrace this polished aesthetic.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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More of a silky serum than a sticky gel, Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer slicks down fuzzies, flyaways, and baby hairs and leaves them sleek and shiny thanks to the addition of argan oil and keratin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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With the same playfulness of her makeup, Woods slicked the body of her hair in a bun on top of her head; her caramel-colored curled ends slinking around.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beneath the surface of this glossy novel is a heartfelt depiction of the obstacles aspirant writers face in trying to both produce and publish.—
Susan Coll
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rather than relying solely on glossy imagery or abstract measurements, its website takes a consumer-first approach.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Personal communicators are wired to smooth things over.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Aveda Hand Relief Moisturizing Crème gets it right with a rich yet fast-absorbing formula that pairs glycerin and aloe vera for lasting hydration, while exfoliating lactic acid gently smooths rough patches.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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