streamlined 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of streamlinednext
as in sleek

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verb

past tense of streamline
1
as in simplified
to make less complex streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

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2
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
Beyond fit, high-rise waists, cropped lengths, and streamlined silhouettes can also create a longer, more balanced look. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026 The retro, streamlined look lent itself well to a brazen metallic finish, and the colorway quickly became one of the brand’s leading styles among celebrities and shoppers. — Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Verb
Reimagining the finance function Regarding AI already in use on the finance side, Patterson said MD&A preparation, which is the mandatory narrative section in public company filings, has been streamlined. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 July 2026 In plain terms, streamlined means fewer questions asked. — Alex Burton, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamlined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
  1. sleek
  2. simplified
  3. redesigned
  4. taut
  5. updated
  6. rakish
  7. modernized
Adjective
  • The sleek and oversized design accommodates petite decor like bud vases and personal care items alike without making the countertop feel cluttered.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
  • The vacuum’s lines are streamlined, with subtle, chamfered edges, and the base station features a sleek, square silhouette, frosted glass surfaces, and lighting strips to prevent it from being just another bulky home appliance.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of sleek
Verb
  • Undeterred, the team simplified things and fed AlphaFold only the DNA, RNA, and Cas9 protein, since the latter is the primary factor determining its sequence specificity.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
  • However, the design has been simplified with some components omitted or swapped for less complex ones.
    — David Szondy July 22, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Definition of simplified
Verb
  • The closure is part of a deal with New York State to consolidate racing at nearby Belmont Park, which has been weatherized to operate in the winter, and redesigned with a higher-end clientele in mind.
    — Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 July 2026
  • Electricity did not transform economies until factories were redesigned to use it.
    — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of redesigned
Adjective
  • For a woman who died in 1818, her face seems slightly too taut, her eyes slightly too wide, her skin slightly too bright.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Bass is taut and clean, midrange clear and expressive, and treble crisp and extended for a high definition performance with all manner of music.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of taut
Verb
  • This story has been updated with a statement from a Pentagon spokesperson.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • This structured approach can be enabled through leveraging industry frameworks, especially frameworks that have been designed or updated to include AI-specific guidance.
    — Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of updated
Adjective
  • The Cayenne Coupe, meanwhile, is a slightly more rakish version of the brand’s first SUV.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
  • Like playwright Annie Baker’s warm, lush first feature, The Children’s Bach spins around a dreamy mother whose life is rattled by the appearance of a rakish rogue.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
Definition of rakish
Verb
  • Read acknowledged the constitutional language could be modernized while preserving its original intent.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
  • As industry modernized, large organizations employed rooms full of human computers whose entire job was calculating numbers.
    — Binny Gill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of modernized

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