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noun

ˈstrēk How to pronounce streak (audio)
Definition of streaknext
1
as in stripe
a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background the flower has white petals with red streaks

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2
as in glimmer
a very small amount there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child

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streak

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verb

as in to stripe
to make stripes on light from the setting sun streaked the clouds in brilliant bands of pink and orange

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Recent Examples of streak
Noun
Judging by Brady and Trey’s competitive streak from a young age the feeling would be mutual. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Tune in to the next episode to see if the winner will extend the streak or go home. — Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Verb
Tillman, in turn, pushed the ball ahead to striker Folarin Balogun, who was streaking towards the goal. — Sean Gregory, Time, 2 July 2026 Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner is unsightly. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for streak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
  1. stripe
  2. glimmer
  3. splash
  4. shred
  5. sprinkling
  6. speck
  7. hint
  8. touch
Noun
  • If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • The legs of these capri pants are so wide that you may be mistaken for wearing a skirt, while the timeless stripe pattern creates a flattering, elongating effect.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • But there are glimmers of romance, too, courtesy of Hollis’ childhood boyfriend Jack, played by Timothy Olyphant.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • But there is a glimmer of hope in the willingness of this court and other courts to reject the administration’s egregious departures from the moral high ground.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • The Phone 4b is IP64-rated for a dust-tight and splash-resistant design.
    — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Waterproof surfaces like quartz or marble handle spills and splashes without staining.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • Their main flaw is that the protagonists rarely display a shred of agency or activity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
    — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • The finishing touch is a generous sprinkling of flaky salt around the cake's edge, just like a cocktail rim.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • On Friday, a sprinkling of red Portugal jerseys dotted the ocean of yellow worn in support of Colombia and Ghana for a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.
    — PJ Green July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The hint of an organizing ethos makes their second consecutive team-up with producer and boomer whisperer Andrew Watt feel connected to and entrenched in the modern world while the band pokes around its sweet spots.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • Zann eventually got a call from casting director Meredith Layne and a screenplay with lines that were instantly familiar from her time voicing Rogue, the spunky heroine whose touch can be deadly, in the ‘90s.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Tatum and Hollis share a tender moment over a cigarette in which Hollis vows to call her the next day and stay in touch better.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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