STREAMLINED Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

streamlined 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of streamlined

as in sleek

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verb

past tense of streamline

as in simplified

to make less complex streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

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as in redesigned

to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage in an effort to compete against online vendors, many traditional retailers have had to streamline their brick-and-mortar stores

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Recent Examples of streamlined

Adjective

Bathrooms are streamlined and modern with expansive glass walk-in showers and all rooms include Lavazza coffee makers and mini-fridges. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, those with a more feminine sensibility will find more versatility in a streamlined waist-skimming cut. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

In 2018, the nonprofit also streamlined its donations from around 100 food banks and food pantries to 12 central agencies — like Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Yolo Food Bank and Feeding the Foothills, said Operations Manager Zoe Edwards. — Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026 The company has streamlined its operations through cost cuts and asset sales, while stepping up share repurchases. — Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamlined

Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined

Adjective

However, all are generously sized and sleek, with bright white bedding accented with pops of stately blue, silver and hot pink.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
And the sleek Schmiede version encompasses all the Nugget's best attributes – three-room design, available rear toilet and available all-wheel drive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleek

Verb

Grayscale, minimalist launchers, app blockers and simplified home screens all help.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Emmie Finckel’s scenic design, like the musical itself, overdetails what could work more effectively if simplified.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of simplified

Verb

In October 2025, Aigle revamped its Paris and Hong Kong flagships with a sleeker, more contemporary look, redesigned its logo and focused on key core items — all while delivering double-digit growth across key markets.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
These earbuds have also been redesigned with a refined contour and shorter stem fore more stability in your ears.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of redesigned

Adjective

The back of the Torcal hints at last year’s EXP 15 Concept, while the Torcal’s prodigious output is alluded to through the taut and muscular haunches.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Ocean Rainforest said no whales got tangled in taut lines during a two-year demo project.

— Amy Taxin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of taut

Verb

Since the Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards were established in 1975, they have been periodically updated, typically to make vehicles more efficient.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
This story has been updated to include a response from OpenAI to Fortune’s question about this latest incident.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of updated

Adjective

Italian craftsmen spent about 30 months hand-forming the Elegante's aluminum body, while lowering the chassis by eight inches to give the car its rakish stance.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Despite his rakish lifestyle, Don Juan falls in love with innocent Adriana, infuriating the envious Lucrezia Borgia (Estelle Taylor), who plots to ruin the young lovers’ nascent romance.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of rakish

Verb

Even as so many families rely on the bus for their kids to get an education, most of the legal agreements underpinning the city’s school transportation system have not been modernized in decades.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
This toggle, which enables travelers to connect their personal headphones on flights that have not yet modernized their entertainment systems to be Bluetooth compatible.

— Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of modernized

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