as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
For an easy upgrade, look for sleeker, more modern versions of everyday essentials like toilet brushes and bathroom trash bins.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 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
The aluminum chassis has a sleek, silvery look, and the monitor is sturdy, finely crafted, and well-proportioned.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
For an easy upgrade, look for sleeker, more modern versions of everyday essentials like toilet brushes and bathroom trash bins.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 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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While this top looks polished when tucked into jeans or linen pants, its baby-doll cut is also ideal for leaving the shirt untucked, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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What Mars, 40, has crafted – a polished, choreographed production that spotlights the showmanship in his DNA – is the ultimate feel-good show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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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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With glossy green foliage and showy, fragrant spring blooms, Bright 'N Tight™ is a smaller, more compact version of the species.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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There are glossy publications, like The European Conservative, and online sites like Remix News, which details alleged crimes committed by migrants in Europe.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid and collagen help visibly hydrate and plump skin, smoothing the appearance of lines, crow’s feet and crepey texture for a flawless makeup look.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lastly, there’s Suzanna, who mistakenly believes that Max can smooth everything over with a few white lies, and who is drawn to Andrew because his morality reminds her of her late father.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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