Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeking
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Holder photographed the original backdrops from 40 feet above on a sound stage, then digitally restored each image, smoothing creases and cracks in the fabric.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The Teresa jeans deliver an on-trend silhouette that’s tailored yet wide-leg, plus a subtle—but appreciated—lifting and smoothing effect that wins shoppers over again and again.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
27 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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Today’s Full Moon, also a Lunar Eclipse, elevates your 10th House of Prestige, shining a clear light on your public path.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Due to a combination of factors, including radiation from the shining stars, stellar cataclysms, and virialization effects, the remnant normal matter then gets ejected, with either very few or possibly even no stars existing where the main galactic body normally is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Remove all oil residue from the nail beds before polishing.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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Harsh Chemicals and Abrasive Cleaners Avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners when cleaning and polishing wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dollander experienced a rookie season that ranked somewhere between eating thumbtacks and rubbing a cheese grater on shins.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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This research doesn’t offer a fix, though the internet has plenty of advice that may be risky, including rubbing soap or a dryer sheet on the soles.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Fortune,
26 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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The legacy of the Milan Cortina Winter Games is both physical, in new facilities and infrastructure, and intangible, burnishing Milan’s global image.—
Colleen Barry,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Most notably, Paxton led numerous legal challenges against the Biden administration over immigration and border policies, often succeeding and burnishing his credentials as a conservative crusader.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Each knife is outfitted with an antirust coating to protect the blades from oxidation, which keeps them super sharp for longer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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Serve the ingredients in a bowl instead of forming and coating a cheese ball.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Sleeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeking. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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