sleeked

past tense of sleek

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeked
Verb
  • Aldean slicked her hair back into a low ponytail and accessorized with oversized sunglasses, statement pearl earrings and layered rings while smiling for the mirror photo.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • Her pixie cut was slicked back behind her ears.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The latest edition may be glossed up with star power, but there’s no resonance.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
  • The Illinois native further glossed up his Curriculum Vitae in Europe with the German national team.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • The relaxed tank and wide-leg pants feel comfortable enough for a flight, but the silhouette looks polished enough for lunch, sightseeing, or an impromptu dinner reservation.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Ruto has burnished his ties with Western leaders.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • But did Spilotro go about life as an upstanding model citizen who rubbed elbows with the Vegas elite, while quietly and stealthily protecting the Mafia's financial interests in Vegas casinos?
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • With its Jewish delis, atmospheric dive bars, and underground music scene, the Mile End neighborhood minted the defining Montreal cool of the indie aughts—a place where cardiganed Italian grandmas rubbed shoulders with tattooed creatives.
    Jen Rose Smith, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The chairs are crafted from weather-resistant PE rattan and powder-coated steel that stand up to harsh UV rays, rain, and other outdoor elements.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Each nail is coated in pink chrome powder that flashes a beetle-like green in the light.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • All of this shone vividly through his work, which shared his joy, artfulness and deep feeling, and most of all privileged human experience and social interaction.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • One of the deputies shone his light through the window and pounded on the door again.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
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“Sleeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeked. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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