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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
Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Naturally, the Carolina faithful is excited about the team’s two game-winning streak and its turnaround in the standings.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
As New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden streaked down the field without a New York Giants player in sight, a familiar feeling set in.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Fold one-third of egg white mixture into yolk mixture until a few streaks of white remain, and gently fold in remaining egg white mixture until just combined.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Naturally, the Carolina faithful is excited about the team’s two game-winning streak and its turnaround in the standings.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
As meteors streak overhead across the state, look for a clear, open area to best view the meteor showers in Michigan's skies.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
As New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden streaked down the field without a New York Giants player in sight, a familiar feeling set in.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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There are six solid color options available, but the other 11 styles that have stripes and contrasting trims are much more popular.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The snakes feature yellow stripes that run the length of their bodies, which can grow up to five feet.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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There were glimmers of hope, even in bitter defeat, for the reigning AFC champions.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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The new research offered one glimmer of hope, as populations of the green sea turtle are rebounding thanks to conservation efforts.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On October 14, Kim Kardashian made a controversial splash in the undergarment and shapewear world with the announcement of SKIMS full-bush panties that resemble 17th century merkins and sell for $32 a pop.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Based on the splash off the corner onto Rollins, Reed also chose to side with Bron instead of The Visionary.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shreds will quickly soften in a few minutes at room temperature.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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After all, that warped sitcom spoof has to be one of the most genuinely demented things to ever air, without a shred of warning and in the middle of the night, on cable TV.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pacific Time, under a sprinkling Seattle sky and a closed roof at T-Mobile Park.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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When the Linguina Monograno all’Astice arrives, there are oohs and aahs as a waiter tosses the pasta in front of guests and finishes with a sprinkling of zest from a cedro, a large Italian citrus.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As Crane hints, Brooke’s take on the eighteenth-century sentimental romance would be a controversial selection as Canada’s first.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Dæmons seem to be an outward manifestation of the complex nature of humans that encompasses, male, female and animalistic characteristics that hint towards the breaking of gender binaries and the possibilities of interspecies relations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Later, architect Paul Williams added his own touch, including a famous coffee shop, and then the Cocoanut Grove nightclub really put it on the map.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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The home offers several charming touches, from the double-sided stove to the kitchen awash in a peaceful blue (complete with a nook in the dining area).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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The room is shadowy but lively, with the sense that there are things going on in every speck of the frame.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Every splash of rain, speck of dust, or pinprick of light could mar the negative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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