as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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as in to slick
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Recent Examples of sleek
Essence, 9 May 2025
Contrast this sleek approach with the typical SMB onboarding experience: countless documents, manual data entries, multi-week approval processes and requirements that seem more suited for a CIA security clearance than a small-business loan.
—Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Each home is a blank canvas, ready for new owners to add their personal touch, with designs that range from grand and stately to sleek and modern.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Finishing touches included Burberry shoes and sleek Prada sunglasses, blending edge with classic staples.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Contrast this sleek approach with the typical SMB onboarding experience: countless documents, manual data entries, multi-week approval processes and requirements that seem more suited for a CIA security clearance than a small-business loan.
—Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
The team works across a range of styles, from cozy and classic to sleek and modern, always keeping art and wellness at the heart of each interior to enhance the space and their client’s well-being.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Each home is a blank canvas, ready for new owners to add their personal touch, with designs that range from grand and stately to sleek and modern.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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Enter Wolf, who by all accounts is more polished offensively at 21 than Bassey and Biyombo (a good argument for Mamu, too).—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The menu features polished but traditional Turkish dishes and the chef sources the best seafood and produce locally, keeping the selections seasonal.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Ciara exposed the cornrows under her slicked back Met Gala pixie, and Tracee Ellis Ross dumped a week’s worth of beauty moments from her time in New York.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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Richie Grainge brought the rockstar look to another level by slicking her short blonde hair back.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Think glossy oak flooring, coffered ceilings, and custom millwork.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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Jin pushes his signature style even further with Echo, his new 7-song EP, with emotional ballads and glossy rock moves that give him a chance to shine bright on his own, all open-hearted charm.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The Red Sox may be hoping a similar meeting in Kansas City can smooth things over with their star player.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Her super long ponytail, which was teased and smoothed with Tangle Teezer’s Ultimate Detangler Chrome, is not-so-rudely interrupted by tiers of bulbous rings of red hair.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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