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

In a busy, frenetic society, people are yearning for simpler, more streamlined lives. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Travelers gave top marks to airports that make flying easier, from streamlined terminals to better dining and amenities. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

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 As most Angels pitchers are doing these days, Kikuchi streamlined his repertoire. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 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

Ocean Rainforest said no whales got tangled in taut lines during a two-year demo project.

— Amy Taxin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Away from Ali, Maro’s playful energy has a taut intensity, while Dalia, donning a sparkly outfit, lets off steam on club dance floors and in casual hookups.

— Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of taut

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

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