as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Available in both silver and gold finishes, these hoops bring a modern edge to any jewelry collection and effortlessly elevate everything from breezy vacation looks to sleek little black dresses on a night out.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
This has allowed the company to maximize the space available in the vehicle’s sleek cabin and turn the van into something resembling a chic hotel room on wheels.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Interiors may range from classic provençal to sleek modern minimalism—but everything needs to be kept at a luxury level.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Available in both silver and gold finishes, these hoops bring a modern edge to any jewelry collection and effortlessly elevate everything from breezy vacation looks to sleek little black dresses on a night out.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Lines are more sleek, the front grille and hood point are smoother, and the fastback-style rear has a longer slope.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
This has allowed the company to maximize the space available in the vehicle’s sleek cabin and turn the van into something resembling a chic hotel room on wheels.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The city was polished and perfumed, while our life outside it was raw and smelled of iron.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The elastic waistband eliminates the digging that can come with wearing traditional jeans for long periods of time, while the denim fabric and polished details still look sharp enough for a day in the office.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hermés opted for a beige linen suit and wore his hair slicked back.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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More of a silky serum than a sticky gel, Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer slicks down fuzzies, flyaways, and baby hairs and leaves them sleek and shiny thanks to the addition of argan oil and keratin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Once wrapped in glossy ‘80s clichés—bronzed couples, neon swimsuits, bottomless umbrella drinks—all-inclusive Caribbean trips are having a renaissance.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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The actress wore her signature hairstyle — a center part with glossy, long layers — with subtle curls for the event.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remove pan from freezer, and pour ice cream mixture evenly over crust in pan, and smooth with an offset spatula.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Retinal is a more potent version of vitamin A and is more effective with smoothing fine lines and hyperpigmentation.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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