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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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Kings’ winning streak ends Alex Tuch had his fourth career hat trick to push his season goals total to 22, leading the surging Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 victory over the Kings on Thursday night.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2026
That’s bad weather, to be sure, though Denver had won seven straight and would ultimately run that streak out to 11.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Kicking off the current streak was an unlikely breakout, low-key Canadian acquisition Heated Rivalry.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Kings’ winning streak ends Alex Tuch had his fourth career hat trick to push his season goals total to 22, leading the surging Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 victory over the Kings on Thursday night.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Armstrong is seen with her mouth open and tears streaked down her face.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2026
That’s bad weather, to be sure, though Denver had won seven straight and would ultimately run that streak out to 11.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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This super cute manicure features red, coral, and pink wavy stripes going down the middle of each nail like a winding road, while little white hearts and dots dance down the line.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The aptly named Polo 79 was the spitting image of its predecessor, with the signature gadroons (stripes) running horizontally across the case, dial, and bracelet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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For Palestinians on the ground, the crossing reopening would be a small glimmer of light.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Players slip on shoulder pads, helmets and cleats and go through a series of drills and game-like situations to recapture a glimmer of their football past.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For families The resort is family-friendly, with a selection of daily children’s activities at the kids’ club and a separate splash pad pool area with a waterslide, shooting waterspouts, treehouse and more.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Medium shred Sized somewhere between the tiniest holes and the largest ones, this side of the grater is perfect for shredding carrots.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The counter-move is that New England has no shred of Broncos tape on hand to prepare for Stidham.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Further, aged rum nearly always has sweetness and spice in those exact places on the palate anyway and adding more just feels like sprinkling sugar on ice cream.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Beyond lofty sentiments, there was a sprinkling of actual facts and policies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company’s share of its agreement with California — $55 million — is barely a speck on its balance sheet; revenue for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, topped $102 billion in its most recent quarterly earnings report.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volcanic specks mushroom up from topaz seas, like a real estate brochure for The Man With The Golden Gun.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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People crafted narratives out of suspicions, rumors and hints, to fill a desperate need for an explanation.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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THe top of the WiiM Sound Lite features a smooth glass control panel with touch controls that light up as soon as your finger approaches.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The strategy included small touches, like reintroducing the condiment bar and requiring baristas to use Sharpies to write personal messages, and bigger investments, like staffing more baristas and revamping its cafes for $100,000 a pop.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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