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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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Carlsson’s current 10-game point streak is tied for longest in the NHL this season.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Meteors can streak across large portions of the sky, making a wide, unobstructed view essential.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
What followed was a years-long streak that saw Kirkland put in some of the best work of her career, culminating in the Golden Globe win and Oscar nomination for Anna.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Carlsson’s current 10-game point streak is tied for longest in the NHL this season.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Turpin streaked across the middle of the field right by the rolling safety and Prescott put it on his chest around the 50-yard line.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Meteors can streak across large portions of the sky, making a wide, unobstructed view essential.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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From there, neutral colors (light blue, soft yellow) and classic prints (thin stripes, playful florals) up the timeless ease; elsewhere, play around with your silhouette by opting for something oversized or cropped.—
Avery Matera,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hofman's photos of the Ross seal — often distinguished by its broad, dark stripes on its body and neck, as well as its large eyes — show the seal facing the camera directly, with its flippers and tail trailing behind it.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The good news, however, is that the agreement offers a glimmer of hope for users who want TikTok to stay for good.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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This ruling is a big splash as NASCAR and plaintiff teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports gear up for trial in Charlotte to punctuate a lawsuit in which 23XI and FRM assert that NASCAR is a monopoly.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The trade deadline came and went for the Detroit Lions, and for a team that isn’t known for making in-season splashes, this was par for the course.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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Shred It For Packaging Turn used wrapping paper into pretty paper shreds for future gifts.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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And indeed, the archival record shows Madrid returning again and again to trade-and-mission policies (with a sprinkling of missionary work aimed at establishing and consolidating influence) rather than grand amphibious invasion and continental conquest.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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The theme of the 2025 NFL season’s Week 8 was gnarly blowouts from pre-game favorites, with a sprinkling of shock results.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my screens and windowsill, and complicating my desire to open the window on a pleasant day.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Players can provide hints or hold fast but will end up pissing the duo off either way.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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This burgundy option brings a hint of holiday cheer while looking sophisticated.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Softstreme High-rise Straight-leg Cropped Pant is crafted from the brand’s unbelievably peachy-soft Softstreme fabric, which has a weighty drape that lends a luxurious, elevated touch to pants cozy enough to sleep in.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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