Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeking
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The jeans’ gap-proof waistband, stomach-smoothing technology, high-rise fit perfect for layering over bodysuits, and chic black hue.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025 -
The pumpkin powerhouse smoothing and exfoliating lip mask was a personal favorite, lasting for hours on our lips.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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At one point, convinced that one of the screenwriters who was on set polishing the script was leaking information to Weinstein, Scorsese rushed into the office and flung his desk out the window.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Venus ends its Virgo run in your communication house, polishing your words with discernment.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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Because the surface of the cornea contains multiple tiny microabrasions from your contact rubbing against it, these can function as openings for the amoeba to infiltrate—and the longer you’re exposed to it, the further in it can burrow.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rinse the seeds in a colander afterward, rubbing with your fingers to detach any stubborn bits of pulp.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sharon details how this squad helps Anthropic’s business, too, burnishing its reputation as the AI lab that cares the most about AI safety and perhaps winning it a more receptive ear in the corridors of power.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How To Get Rid Of Grease Stains For really oily, greasy stains, start by coating them with a layer of cornstarch or baking soda to soak up some of the grease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Our diamonds are a polycrystalline coating no more than a couple of micrometers thick.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2025
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These provide enough force for buffing out scratches without further damaging the surface.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Bungie rolled out a TWAB last week that was nerfing player progression instead of buffing it.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Sleeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeking. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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