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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
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The result ended the Liberty’s three-game losing streak and extended the the Mercury’s to four.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Many asteroids smaller than this one frequently pass by the planet unnoticed, while some others streak through Earth’s atmosphere as bright fireballs in the sky.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 18 May 2026
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Noun
For big leaguers that go against Sánchez, the pitcher’s bounty has become their famine, leading to a historic scoreless streak.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The result ended the Liberty’s three-game losing streak and extended the the Mercury’s to four.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Verb
At four thirty, pink streaks the sky, like the time mama stepped on the brakes too fast at an intersection and the tires scraped the road black.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Many asteroids smaller than this one frequently pass by the planet unnoticed, while some others streak through Earth’s atmosphere as bright fireballs in the sky.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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Choose from different patterns, colors, and designs from classic stripes to bold modern prints, accented with tassel detail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The oversized half-sleeve top and flowy wide-leg pants strike that sweet spot between comfortable and polished, while the subtle stripe print adds visual interest without feeling overly trendy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Wearing pieces with a bit of glimmer from diamonds wouldn't hurt, either.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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From catching perfect waves to windsurfing at El Medano, along with year-round scuba diving at sites like La Catedralkay and aking in Los Gigantes, Tenerife is the prime destination for travelers looking to make a splash during their trip.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Marble makes quite the splash in this midcentury Houston home from Mary Patton Design.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Angie is made more complex inside a later version, who is bruised and angry, ready to rip any and everyone to shreds.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The camera locks Henri in its sights, catching his every empty boast and complicit deed as Hitler’s Final Solution looms, and offering nary a shred of redemption or reassurance.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2026
Noun
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For Paish, this typically means seasoning with salt shortly before cooking and sprinkling finishing salt between slicing and serving.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Wait until about an hour after sunset and use binoculars or a wide-field telescope at low magnification to detect big Messier 44, the Beehive Cluster, as a faint sprinkling of stars less than a degree to the lower left of Venus, a lovely sight.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Most astronomers now agree that each of these minuscule crimson specks—which bear a striking resemblance to enormous, faraway stars—actually has a burgeoning black hole at its center.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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There are blue spots, specks, scratches, flares, and bits of crud in almost ALL of the Apollo photos.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Noun
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With just 54 residential-style rooms, an address in Aspen’s quiet West End neighborhood, and high-touch service, the vibe is more private mountain house than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Because the shadow already brought a bold touch to her head-to-toe aesthetic, Streicher left eyeliner out of the equation, opting for a generous coat of mascara instead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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