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

The defense giant is turning the production of the Orion spacecraft into a streamlined assembly line designed to support NASA’s upcoming Artemis III, IV, and V missions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 Earlier this year, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addressed this shortage, trying to boost new construction by incentivizing reforms such as streamlined permitting, density bonuses, and zoning changes. — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

The interface has also been streamlined and includes dark mode support. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 California has streamlined the process for college students to receive food aid. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamlined

Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined

Adjective

Rugged yet lightweight, sleek yet functional, the FlipSide isn’t cheap at $349.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
But for seven-year-old Anua, a viral concoction of Korean botanical formulas, sleek branding and a hint of star power (from Kendall Jenner) has helped the brand break through globally this year.

— Ella Graveney, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of sleek

Verb

The brand’s name has already been simplified, shedding Ross’s hyphens and asterisk.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
As in former works, meanwhile, Hopper’s diner is streamlined, simplified, the world around it emptied to its essentials, adding to its dreamlike quality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of simplified

Verb

Coffee companies and appliance makers have released new machines and redesigned capsules in recent months.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
The interior was redesigned in Kevlar and suede, the most obvious changes being a new steering wheel and dashboard that clustered more of the gauges and controls around the driver.

— Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of redesigned

Adjective

The movie’s essence is Chaucerian; the pacing is taut, jaunty, like a fairy tale, helped along by a twinkling score composed by Anna Meredith.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Unlike straps, which work only when taut, struts are rigid and can resist forces pushing or pulling against the home.

— Daniel Wolfe, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of taut

Verb

Digital twin technology makes this possible by creating virtual representations of real-world objects, systems, and processes that can be updated with operational data.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
This article has been updated since it was originally published to include more information about the company partnership that will revitalize Mizner Park.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 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

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The graphics and art style are fantastic, and the controls have been modernized to be simpler to pick up for those who are already experienced with third-person action games, including other modern Zelda titles.

— Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
But, in 2012, the six-bedroom house, now modernized, welcomed its first guests, turning a storied 19th century family home into a bed and breakfast designed to channel the casual elegance of Virginia wine country into an inn.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of modernized

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