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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeked
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Everything is more, slicked with oil, studded with garlic, vivid and electric.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026 -
Both the goat and chicken versions are equally well executed, their deep ochre sauces slicked with oil and fragrant with onions, peppers and thyme.—
Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 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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Something about a summer ceremony invites fun into a potentially formal dress code—your attire should be polished, yes, but can lean playful and bright.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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The secret to staying polished on hot, sticky summer days?—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Miriam smoothed a hand over her lace buba.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Whatever is left can be smoothed across the rest of the head.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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The dark, burnished stew smelled faintly sweet.—
Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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The war has widely been viewed has having burnished Beijing’s global standing, positioning China as a cornerstone of stability.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The girl buried her head into Blair, who rubbed circles on her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The savory chili-garlic oil rubbed on the baby eggplants make these an irresistible snack that are perfect light bites for all to enjoy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Once the fibers appear flattened, coated with dust, or no longer attract particles, they should be discarded.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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It should be noted that the underside of the bladder (which is in contact with the user's back) is coated with soft-touch fabric, plus an optional mesh back panel can be added for extra breathability.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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The latter held Leo in particular high regard thanks to its association with the flooding of the river Nile, as the sun shone close to the constellation as the waterway broke its banks each year, according to EarthSky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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In the end, the Spurs’ star shined a bit brighter.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Sleeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeked. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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