as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Recent Examples of sleek
PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
This Public joins previous outposts in New York and Miami — a sleek, 137-key hideaway designed by Schrager in collaboration with British architect John Pawson.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The sale features a wide selection of men's fashion essentials, from timeless denim jackets perfect for cooler weather to sleek AllSaints wallets that add a touch of modern edge.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The Apple Watch Series 10 presents a sleeker, comfortable upgrade thanks in part to a larger display that reads easily at a glance, so your messages and metrics pop without effort.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
This Public joins previous outposts in New York and Miami — a sleek, 137-key hideaway designed by Schrager in collaboration with British architect John Pawson.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
From storybook Southern estates to sleek West Coast escapes and Bahamian hideaways, the homes of her collection are covered in more detail below.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The sale features a wide selection of men's fashion essentials, from timeless denim jackets perfect for cooler weather to sleek AllSaints wallets that add a touch of modern edge.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleek
Adjective
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gwyneth Paltrow popularized the style at the 84th annual Academy Awards thanks to WWD’s 2026 Style Awards honoree Adir Abergel, who slicked her hair to the side, tucked it behind her ears before tying a low ponytail.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her curly hair is unrestrained, as opposed to the slicked-back and up style she’s often portrayed with.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Makeup artist Nina Park provided Sink with bold brows and a soft glossy lip to complete the look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The open-concept space includes a galley kitchen with a breakfast bar and glossy stone floors.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gradually shifting bedtime and wake-up time by 10 to 15 minutes over several nights can help smooth the transition and get everyone back on schedule.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The glistening, glowy finish is what enhances your makeup’s longevity and keeps it locked in place for hours.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Everton’s glistening new stadium may come with a global beer sponsor, but their first game of the New Year there was utterly sobering.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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