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Recent Examples of streaked
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
But these days, gray is proudly everywhere—streaked, salt-and-pepper, fully silver, or something in between—and brow pencils have finally caught up.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
The main waterfall tumbles 70 feet over a wide ledge, the streaked rock columns providing dramatic contrast against the fast-moving water.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Scientists accidentally invented seabird toilet TV Two Japanese scientists just wanted to study how streaked shearwaters run on water to take flight.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.
—Alex Cuadros, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Jan. 2025
But despite the gaping hole at its center, the composition clearly depicts a harbor scene with boats and buildings set against a streaked white and blue sky.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
The method yields images that are streaked and cracked, with surfaces that are alternately riven and raised.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Durant blocked Kennard's shot on the first possession of Game 2, but then got in early foul trouble while the Lakers again streaked to a large first-half lead.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
On film, the romance between Carol and Therese is captured with a quiet boldness in imagery inspired by the works of Edward Hopper and Vivian Maier, often rendered dreamy through windows streaked by rain or clouded with cigarette smoke.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
The views were what gave this place its wow factor; the south-facing house catches both the sunrise and sunset, and during my stay, the early-morning sky was streaked with candyfloss clouds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
With the Blackhawks up 2-1, Boisvert streaked down the slot on an odd-man rush and took a pass from Kevin Korchinski before shooting a one-timer past Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer, who had 27 saves.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
For Houstonians who saw it, the fireball meteor that streaked across the East Texas sky last month was a brief, blazing moment of awe.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
After about 10 minutes a gray wolf streaked out of the timber and grabbed a big cow by the flank.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
The snow behind her is streaked with blood.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
But these days, gray is proudly everywhere—streaked, salt-and-pepper, fully silver, or something in between—and brow pencils have finally caught up.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
The main waterfall tumbles 70 feet over a wide ledge, the streaked rock columns providing dramatic contrast against the fast-moving water.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Scientists accidentally invented seabird toilet TV Two Japanese scientists just wanted to study how streaked shearwaters run on water to take flight.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.
—Alex Cuadros, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Jan. 2025
But despite the gaping hole at its center, the composition clearly depicts a harbor scene with boats and buildings set against a streaked white and blue sky.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
The method yields images that are streaked and cracked, with surfaces that are alternately riven and raised.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
Verb
Outside, flames streaked across the darkness.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Durant blocked Kennard's shot on the first possession of Game 2, but then got in early foul trouble while the Lakers again streaked to a large first-half lead.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
On film, the romance between Carol and Therese is captured with a quiet boldness in imagery inspired by the works of Edward Hopper and Vivian Maier, often rendered dreamy through windows streaked by rain or clouded with cigarette smoke.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
The views were what gave this place its wow factor; the south-facing house catches both the sunrise and sunset, and during my stay, the early-morning sky was streaked with candyfloss clouds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
With the Blackhawks up 2-1, Boisvert streaked down the slot on an odd-man rush and took a pass from Kevin Korchinski before shooting a one-timer past Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer, who had 27 saves.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
For Houstonians who saw it, the fireball meteor that streaked across the East Texas sky last month was a brief, blazing moment of awe.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
After about 10 minutes a gray wolf streaked out of the timber and grabbed a big cow by the flank.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
The snow behind her is streaked with blood.
—Agnieszka Szpila, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaked
striped
Adjective
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Finding a matching short set with sleeves can feel nearly impossible, which is why this striped option from Tankaneo stands out.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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For a similar look without the $200-plus price tag, the Lucky Step Retro Low-profile Sneakers mirror the same sleek shape, mustard tone, and striped detailing.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Streaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaked. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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