as in sleek
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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
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
The streamlined menu will feature premium seafood like toro, Faroe Island salmon, yellowtail, scallops and lobster, alongside vegetarian rolls and snacks such as edamame with togarashi, blistered shishito peppers with furikake ranch and ube tempura.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Lesslie has stripped down and streamlined Shakespeare’s play to the emotional essentials, while Karia brings a gritty, stylish modern look.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Lionsgate, which Feltheimer joined in 2000, last year split from Starz and has become a more streamlined production outfit.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
The streamlined menu will feature premium seafood like toro, Faroe Island salmon, yellowtail, scallops and lobster, alongside vegetarian rolls and snacks such as edamame with togarashi, blistered shishito peppers with furikake ranch and ube tempura.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Pricing is transparent, and the testing process is streamlined.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Lesslie has stripped down and streamlined Shakespeare’s play to the emotional essentials, while Karia brings a gritty, stylish modern look.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Adjective
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The purse is made from sleek, faux leather and comes with a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap (in addition to the top handle) for styling versatility.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sleek staging, highlighted by a moving lighting beam that ran the length of the catwalk and three overhead video screens that faced each side of the arena, benefited from frequently frantic lights that added more drama to Welch’s story songs.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Unlike traditional state messaging, the videos blend humor, internet-savvy cultural references, and simplified storytelling to resonate with American audiences, even incorporating memes and English-language rap.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The black lacquer dial, which nods to the film’s noir aesthetic, has been simplified, with only a few references to Don Corleone.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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The spaces are being redesigned for the machines, but there still needs to be some kind of creative lab environment where scientists can validate what the machines are doing.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Better Bus Network grew out of a years-long push to rethink a system that had not been fully redesigned in decades.—
Yaelis Pena,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shape dough into two taut balls.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie just can’t outrun his famously taut backside.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It will be updated daily throughout the playoffs, as the odds to win each series will shift with results.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trump then began posting about ongoing talks on social media and speaking to several reporters by phone Friday morning as Pakistani intermediaries updated him on ongoing talks with Iranian officials in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For months now, the 28-year-old Australian actress has been traveling the world to promote Bridgerton alongside costar Luke Thompson, the rakish Benedict Bridgerton to her soft-spoken, but steely Sophie.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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Will the rakish Benedict Bridgerton find his perfect match?—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But while the floor plan is laid out much the same, the overall look and style have been elevated and modernized.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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The front of the building would be modernized, but the back would be enlarged significantly.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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