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noun

ˈstrēk How to pronounce streak (audio)
Definition of streaknext
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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
Rae Burrell scored 17 points, and Erica Wheeler had four during a game-ending 8-0 run as the struggling Sparks ended Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak, beating the team with the league’s best record, 89-82, on Thursday night. — Staff, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 And Nebraska independent Dan Osborn is trying once again to break Republicans’ winning streak there. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
Using a soft brush mounted to the pole, scrub the wall in 10-foot sections from bottom to top to avoid streaking. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 The season is streaked with mordant humor, and the show’s greatest achievement is its balance of genre-savvy thrills and seriousness of purpose. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 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
  • Cover one side in a bold floral, stripe, or graphic print like the one above (Borneo Silk in Brown by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher), and keep the other side in a timeless solid or subtle texture.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nike had the option to match the adidas offer and declined, making way for the three-stripe era.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • If there is a glimmer of hope in the smoke, it can be found in the relatively low mortality rates for these recent urban fires, and their largely successful evacuations, which demonstrate real social cohesion and admirable courage and civic spirit.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
  • As his mind retreats to the hues of old movies, Charlotte breaks the fog with a glimmer of humanity.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the trade deadline by acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, a move designed to strengthen an offense that has struggled for consistency during stretches of the 2026 season.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • How to Grate Zucchini Once grated, the one large zucchini for this recipe should come out to about 1 ¾ cups of shreds.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
  • To get on Fauci’s good side was to earn his confidence, his respect, and the benefits of his network of resources; to land on his bad side was to be carved into shreds inside his office, the worst of his rampages audible through the closed door.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
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  • Lollapalooza attendees were met with on-and-off sprinkling all day but about 45 minutes into the Smashing Pumpkins' set, a consistent enough rainfall led fans to pull on ponchos, with some even leaving early.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Navy cat-eye polish sparkles under 3D seashell ridges and a sprinkling of pearls.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • For millions of people with geographic atrophy, the speck in their vision is far more literal and can eventually lead to blindness.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • The models struck the same pose at the InStyle Awards in November 2021, reminding us that everything’s better with a hint of glimmer.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But that news won’t capture eyeballs, so the media tend to focus on any hint of bad news.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • Inside, take delight in cozy touches like a wood-burning fireplace and glass windows that were salvaged from an old church.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Knitwear made from thin, airy materials or designed with an oversized fit is ideal for providing the touch of warmth needed on cool summer nights, while also working well with extra layers when fall weather arrives.
    — Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
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