sleeking

present participle of sleek

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeking
Verb
  • This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • True to its name, the lightweight styler enhances your natural texture while smoothing flyaways and boosting softness (no heat required).
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Naturally, Sombr relished the moment by slicking back his hair and wiping his eyeliner to end the song with a flourish.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
  • The alcohol-free formula is gentle on baby hairs, while effectively slicking them down all day.
    Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
  • Shinery takes your jewelry from dirty and dull to sparkling and shining.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • Prioritizing Features Over User Intent A common user experience mistake is polishing the surface instead of solving for the moment of intent.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Many kids joined Club America in part because Kirk’s conservative principles appealed to them and in part because rubbing elbows with wealthy donors who frequented Mar-a-Lago did, too.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • But Jonah never accepted plenty of welcoming hands despite rubbing elbows in such crowds, and Jamon hardly let his son leave the house, least of all for a party.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Murdaugh’s father, a grandfather and a great-grandfather were each elected as top prosecutors in the region, burnishing a family reputation that eventually crumbled.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 13 May 2026
  • Shapiro brushed off questions — and Republican criticism — about burnishing his credentials for a White House run.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Shanghai researchers say the coating can be applied using conventional automotive spray-coating techniques.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
  • According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
    Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
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“Sleeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeking. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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