as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
With an active intake grille, the front fascia looks very sleek, even with the clamshell hood.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
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
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Adjective
Sarah Paulson appeared sleek and sculptural in a Schiaparelli tea-length dress and shoes by Roger Vivier.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
With an active intake grille, the front fascia looks very sleek, even with the clamshell hood.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Verb
The accessory departments are packed with goodies, as well, from Adidas Sambas to sleek black flats, depending on your mood.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Naturally, Sombr relished the moment by slicking back his hair and wiping his eyeliner to end the song with a flourish.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Amelia and Eliza slicked back their long blonde hair into coordinating ballerina buns, accessorizing with jeweled earrings from Sahag Arslanian.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Michigan has banned the import of six invasive plant species, writes the Detroit Free Press, including the Callery pear tree, glossy buckthorn, common buckthorn and Japanese barberry.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Lopez pulled out her signature glam for the evening, highlighting her features with smoky eyeshadow, a glossy nude lip, and sculpted cheekbones.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, just then, Marijan entered the living room, with her hair smoothed down and her makeup reapplied, wearing a hand-stitched abaya from Mecca.—
Jamil Jan Kochai,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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In turn, these ingredients will firm the skin, visibly smooth fine lines, impart a youthful glow, and provide deep nourishment.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Lopez paired the perfect party dress with matching drop sparkly earrings and strappy sandals that also featured glistening sparkle details.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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