Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeking
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The Age Perfect Eye Cream by L’Oréal Paris has shoppers raving about its hydrating, brightening, and smoothing ingredients that target multiple signs of aging all in one formula.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
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The initial collection will consist of a seamless or smoothing nylon bra, a seamless or shaping nylon brief, and a seamless or shaping nylon short.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Other common mistakes include brushing or combing the hair too aggressively, or slicking down hair that isn’t fully detangled, according to Cole.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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Park City will always be the shining city on a hill — or, mountain top — where the halcyon days of American independent film played out.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, under Malaysia’s unique rotating monarchy, the current Sultan of Johor, Ibrahim Ibni Iskandar, was crowned the nation’s king for five years, shining a brighter spotlight on his state.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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This gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly exfoliating sugar scrub helps to melt away makeup, excess oil, and buildup, all while buffing and polishing without stripping the skin.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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One air bubble can destroy a $10,000 piece at the polishing stage.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Finally, disinfect the tools by wiping the blades with a cloth dampened with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the hook comes back around, he’s still posted in that corner, this time rubbing his hands together like a Birdman reaction gif.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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In addition to burnishing your skills, working with a ski pro also gives you insider knowledge about the resort, Docken added.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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For most of DeSantis’ term, the state has been governed his desire to serve the needs of the wealthy elite while burnishing his credentials as an audacious renegade.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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The vegan formula tubes, lengthens, and volumizes by coating each lash in lightweight fibers and film-forming polymers for striking definition.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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Heavy chunks of ice coating the plants from usually protective sprays of water to create thin ice layers, led to breakages.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Sleeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeking. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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