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as in specks
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streaks
David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Once dry, buff the floor with a soft cloth to prevent streaks.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
On the ride back from the hospital, Naim and Ryan have a moment in the back of the bus, and Naim’s hand makes streaks on the bus window’s condensation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
The acidity of baking soda is breaks down the stain and lifts it off the surface of your mug without leaving streaks or damaging your mug's material.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
Mix pastels andR vivid streaks to create a gorgeous look that's fitting for your next beachside getaway.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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
The black-and-white security video shows a figure approaching a runway and starting to cross it, seemingly at walking pace, when the aircraft streaks into view.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Up ahead, 22-year-old Frenchman Paul Magnier streaks clear for his first Grand Tour stage victory.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025
The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
Take out those streaks, and this team is 20-27 for the year.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Once dry, buff the floor with a soft cloth to prevent streaks.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
On the ride back from the hospital, Naim and Ryan have a moment in the back of the bus, and Naim’s hand makes streaks on the bus window’s condensation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
The acidity of baking soda is breaks down the stain and lifts it off the surface of your mug without leaving streaks or damaging your mug's material.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
Mix pastels andR vivid streaks to create a gorgeous look that's fitting for your next beachside getaway.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Verb
When an Arietid streaks across the daytime sky, the ionized trail will bounce distant signals right into the antenna, resulting in an eerie short burst of music or voice breaking through the static.
—Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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
The black-and-white security video shows a figure approaching a runway and starting to cross it, seemingly at walking pace, when the aircraft streaks into view.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Up ahead, 22-year-old Frenchman Paul Magnier streaks clear for his first Grand Tour stage victory.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025
The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
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Additionally, these funds will replace paper flight stripes with electronic ones, to modernize the way ATC workers communicate.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The signature stripes and supportive sole deliver the comfort the brand is known for, while the open-top silhouette feels noticeably more refined than a traditional sneaker.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Still, there are some glimmers of hope.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Noun
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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