as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
During the break, Kish temporarily paired Uggs slippers with her sleek leather pants to give her feet a break from sleek, pointy heels and sat in a director chair just outside the pantry — accented with a Queen City logo — to take questions for a few fleeting minutes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 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
With multiple compartments in a sleek, stylish puffer design, the Urban Expressions Kris Weekender keeps everything organized and within easy reach, all while staying compact enough to carry comfortably.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
During the break, Kish temporarily paired Uggs slippers with her sleek leather pants to give her feet a break from sleek, pointy heels and sat in a director chair just outside the pantry — accented with a Queen City logo — to take questions for a few fleeting minutes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 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 service Service is polished but not stiff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Attacks on other Gulf states Qatar and Bahrain also came under attack, piercing the kingdoms’ polished image as luxurious havens in an unstable region.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Due to recent warm temperatures, less than one inch of snow accumulation, but spotty glazes of ice is still possible to slick roads and bridges, NWS warns.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2026
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Outside the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, actresses and A-listers alike made their case for a mix of the controversial and contemporary, donning matte makeup and slicked side parts.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Des Moines’ most iconic restaurants aren’t defined by trends or glossy modernity — they’re built on decades of family tradition, neighborhood loyalty and recipes that have become part of the metro’s cultural DNA.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buyers are no longer chasing the biggest footprint or the glossiest finishes.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another said the product is effective at smoothing lines without aggravating sensitive skin.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Simultaneously, a conditioning complex of peptides, ceramides, encapsulated hyaluronic acid, and botanical ingredients works to smooth, cushion, and replenish moisture where it’s most needed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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