sleeking

verb

present participle of sleek
as in smoothing

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  1. smoothing
  2. slicking
  3. shining
  4. polishing
  5. rubbing
  6. glossing
  7. burnishing
  8. coating
Verb
  • The 2026 Best of Beauty-winning formula uses the brand’s 3D Lip Complex, which blends bidens pilosa extract—known for its anti-inflammatory properties and smoothing effect—with cotton seed and linseed oil to help even texture and soften the skin.
    — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
  • It’s made with Bioheal’s signature Probioderm complex, the same fine-line-smoothing ingredient that landed the brand’s eye cream on Vogue’s list of the best Korean formulas.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of smoothing
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  • Rather than slicking the head in hair gel, Magallones purposefully keeps the product use to a minimum, allowing for natural curls to come through on top of the head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Down the historic hall, hair artist Cyndia Harvey is busy wrapping low ponytails and slicking buns to support the vision.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of slicking
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  • Madison’s Dior shoes went with a custom strapless Dior dress in shining shades of silver and pale gray.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The 2026 edition aims to tell the story of music from multiple perspectives, shining a light not only on those who take the stage, but also on the people who write, produce, lead and work behind the scenes every day.
    — Billboard Italy, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of shining
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  • Nowadays, machinery like edge polishers make calibration, grinding, shaping and beveling possible with great ease and high-pressure waterjet cutting and polishing systems used for complex contours and sensitive materials.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Small updates like polishing or new hardware can elevate your kitchen’s look with minimal effort.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of polishing
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  • The simplest answer to how to wash fruits and veggies is to start with clean hands, then rinse produce under cool running water while rubbing it for about 20 seconds.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Small amounts of surface rust or rust that can be removed simply by rubbing a paper towel over the surface, is okay.
    — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rubbing
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  • The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Critchley, glossing Julian of Norwich, draws a distinction between seeing and seeing through creation, but this is a false dichotomy.
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Definition of glossing
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  • Charles is an extension of the extension, burnishing the Kushner brand in the heart of Europe.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • China has also entered the fray, with more of an eye to burnishing its image rather than undermining local politics.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of burnishing
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  • More than 30% of the orders received by his aluminum-coating factory in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan come from American clients.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • How the paint sends heat into space The coating tackles heat in two ways.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of coating
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