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as in glimmer
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streak
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
The sky is constantly overcast, streaked with red lightning, while the setting is forever frozen in the year 1983, on the day Eleven first opened the wormhole.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Still without Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) and Jalen Suggs (right knee Grade 1 MCL contusion), the Magic saw an 11-game win streak against the Wizards that stretched back to March 2023 come to an end.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Of those, 701 sightings remain unidentified, including whatever streaked and hovered over the nation’s capital in July 1952.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
The sky is constantly overcast, streaked with red lightning, while the setting is forever frozen in the year 1983, on the day Eleven first opened the wormhole.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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Occasionally, men on horseback in prison stripes wander past, a reminder of the old trusty system that once existed here.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Available in calming blue stripes, brown stripes, or solid beige, the chair is a no-brainer pick for an instant home upgrade.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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For the first time in many years, there is a real glimmer of hope for government transparency in Florida.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The first round of the International Tennis Federation’s W35 tournament, played on a clay court in Nairobi, Kenya, wouldn’t normally make much of a splash in the tennis world, but millions of people have now seen what transpired over 37 excruciating minutes in the capital.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Depending on the variety of marmalade, the rind can be cut into thick pieces or into tiny shreds.—
Amy Sherman,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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Their long, silvery-blue spiral arms are peppered with bright knots and specks, the telltale signposts of active, messy astrophysics in progress.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pure black or white floors show every speck of dust.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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After you’re done cleaning up the kitchen or tackling tough stains around the house, a simple wash with oxygen bleach or a hint of chlorine bleach can make white towels look new again.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The contrast stripes running down the sides of the legs add a fun, sporty touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flat Add a polished touch to travel-friendly joggers, leggings, jeans, or sweats with these leather ballet flats.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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