as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
ABC News, 20 June 2026
Dyson Wet and Dry Robot Vacuum Deal Dyson's sleek looking Spot+Scrub is a respectable debut by Dyson in combo mop and vacuum robots.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 20 June 2026
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
From ornate secretary desks to sleek mid-century tables, there are plenty of antique options to upgrade your work from home setup.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Dyson Wet and Dry Robot Vacuum Deal Dyson's sleek looking Spot+Scrub is a respectable debut by Dyson in combo mop and vacuum robots.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 20 June 2026
Verb
And while she’s known for experimenting with her look — from waist-length neon wigs to sleek blunt bobs — Cardi has shown that her natural hair is full and long, stretching down her back.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
From ornate secretary desks to sleek mid-century tables, there are plenty of antique options to upgrade your work from home setup.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The plan is to keep the AGI code open while selling polished products on top of it, with the blockchain hidden from view.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Their Neat Glass technology allows water to slick off faster and leave less beading, letting these windows stay cleaner longer.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Her pixie cut was slicked back behind her ears.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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That likely means the luxury finishings, leather seats and glossy wood paneling will remain intact.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In 2019, Bankoff made a deal with New York owner Pamela Wasserstein, whose family had owned the glossy magazine for 15 years, to add the publication and digital offshots like entertainment vertical Vulture and fashion brand The Cut to the Vox portfolio.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The suit also includes smoothing cups and ruching that prevents lines from showing through.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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