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
Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Mix your Grandmother's French sideboard with modern upholstered chairs, or pair a sleek pedestal table with antique Windsor chairs.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 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
Smartwatch Deal The Google Pixel Watch 3 is a sleek smartwatch offering Fitbit fitness tracking technology alongside an extensive selection of apps and lifestyle features.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Mix your Grandmother's French sideboard with modern upholstered chairs, or pair a sleek pedestal table with antique Windsor chairs.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
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With a yellow gold case framing the timeless depth of a polished Onyx dial, the Geneva Minute Repeater was one of the absolute best drops in Geneva last week.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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My instructor for the hour was a thin woman with blonde hair, slicked into a top bun.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tteokbokki, for the uninitiated, is a dish of chewy, cylindrical rice cakes (tteok) that are typically slicked with a spicy savory-sweet sauce.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Despite the glossy subject matter, Winocour neatly sidesteps clichés, instead searching for quiet moments that give the story emotional resonance.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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With a slightly glossy appearance, this is a great blanket for a glam bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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The bottoms feature a wide, high-waistband for a smoothing appearance and are subtly flared at the hem, offering a leg-lengthening look.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Infused with amino peptides to firm and smooth the skin, niacinamide to nourish the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a plumping touch, Olay’s lifting cream offers moisture with an extra dose of rejuvenating benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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