as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Over 200 dot the country’s Alpine landscape, from no-frills bivouac shelters to sleek, sci-fi-looking lodges.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
From sleek sandals to elevated clogs, there’s a surprisingly versatile lineup that fits seamlessly into a capsule wardrobe, especially for warm-weather trips.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
From supportive running sneakers to sleek pairs for lunch dates and travel, there’s a shoe for everyone in this sale.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Over 200 dot the country’s Alpine landscape, from no-frills bivouac shelters to sleek, sci-fi-looking lodges.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The godet pleats are both polished and breezy, which is ideal for spring weather.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The jacket features a subtle stripe along each sleeve to give it a polished, sporty look.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her blonde bob was slicked back, while her makeup consisted of pink eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a frosty mauve lip.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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In fact, Hadid recently revealed just how versatile the formula can be—slicking one of the scents through her hair to smooth back flyaways during her recent Vogue Beauty Secrets.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This rocking chair is equal parts dramatic and functional, featuring a stacked cylinder back, rocker frame and arm rests in a black glossy finish.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This strategy allows investors to smooth the impact of interest rate fluctuations over time.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Process until smooth or close to smooth.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The facade, designed by renown Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump and inspired by Blair, mixes glistening white metals and fiberglass with gold leaf accents that nod to the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa, a Dutch windmill and more.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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My colleagues, meanwhile, used forceps to pick glistening scale worms and peanut worms from the rocks.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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