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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
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Get a beautiful sunless tan without streaks, smell or orange color.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Teenagers stumble through classroom doors and collapse, leaving bloody streaks on the walls.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Both streaks are the longest active streaks in MLB and the longest in Ohtani’s career.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The move comes after the three major indexes staged a recovery rally last week, breaking five-week losing streaks.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Use gentle solutions like dish soap, baking soda, or vinegar to clean without scratching surfaces or leaving streaks.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Hot streaks happen – but so do cold streaks.
—Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Kansas City has been perched atop the ECHL standings nearly the entire season, a campaign in which the Mavericks have rattled off not one but two winning streaks of double-digit duration (12 and 14 games).
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Get a beautiful sunless tan without streaks, smell or orange color.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Teenagers stumble through classroom doors and collapse, leaving bloody streaks on the walls.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Both streaks are the longest active streaks in MLB and the longest in Ohtani’s career.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The move comes after the three major indexes staged a recovery rally last week, breaking five-week losing streaks.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Use gentle solutions like dish soap, baking soda, or vinegar to clean without scratching surfaces or leaving streaks.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Hot streaks happen – but so do cold streaks.
—Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Noun
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Those soft stripes are seen woven sporadically throughout the fluffy look, like in her tendrils and along the crown.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Progress Pride flag adds the colors of the Trans flag to those of the traditional Pride flag, and its black-and-brown stripes represent people of color, according to the Human Rights Campaign.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage, and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each one is about the size of a tennis ball, yellow in color with splashes of red, and covered in wart-like bumps, thus the name.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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But there are glimmers of hope beyond the carnage, too.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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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,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There are hints tossed out to suggest his characters’ inner recesses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are hints that some forms of present animal life predated the Cambrian.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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The decor is chicly understated with classic, subtle Hawaiiana touches, like textured grass wall treatments, tropical patterns in neutral tones, and beautiful vintage woodblock prints (there’s also a fantastic collection of art and artifacts in the lobby that shouldn’t be missed).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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And, of course, there are plenty of custom ceramic elements in a nod to Clase Azul’s decanters, along with touches of the brand’s signature blue hue and art galore.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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