Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeked
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Her pixie cut was slicked back behind her ears.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026 -
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
Verb
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The Illinois native further glossed up his Curriculum Vitae in Europe with the German national team.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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But some historians have argued that this glossed a scheme to provide a bastion for British sea power in the eastern seas.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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Named after one of Paris’s most stylish neighborhoods, the Le Marais wastebasket feels polished without being overly formal.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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While in London, the actress was spotted on a casual shopping spree looking laid-back yet polished in a pair of light wash straight-leg jeans.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.—
William Norwich,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Ahead of opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair, and Haney helped adjust his tie before giving him a pat on the back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Ted Lasso and The Studio have also burnished the tech giant’s Emmy trophy shelf, taking home Best Comedy Series trophies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The Tigers have only burnished their resume with impressive back-to-back playoff victories.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Chemical filters, such as avobenzone, octocrylene and homosalate, appear clear when rubbed on the skin but sometimes feel oily.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The good times keep rolling through the commercial breaks, as A-listers rubbed elbows, and at the afterparties, where the big stars enjoyed burgers from Shake Shack and got their drink on.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Shrimp become juicy and sweet, zucchini and carrots are crisp-tender, and everything is nicely coated in the bright lemon pepper seasoning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The brand is also introducing a new category called Dunked, featuring tenders, wings, and sandwiches coated in sauce for a bold, flavor-forward experience.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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But the real tragedy is that the world lost a true artist, a passionate and gifted story teller, and a radiant light that shined upon so many of us.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The instability of the water shined a light on areas of my body that were weaker than others.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Sleeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeked. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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