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streamlined

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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
In August 2025, Cracker Barrel unveiled a streamlined logo that dropped Uncle Herschel, the old man leaning on a barrel, as part of a $700 million overhaul of nearly 660 restaurants. Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Another celebrity favorite, Adidas sneakers are among the most streamlined styles in this roundup. Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Verb
Compression Packing Cubes To keep your luggage organized and streamlined, using packing cubes is a must. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Drawers, shelves, and open space underneath can also hold shoes, baskets, books, or decor while keeping the area streamlined. Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamlined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Adjective
  • And celebrities have proved that with a sleek designer style that effortlessly enhances summer and early fall outfits.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Step into the sleek slip-on shoes before everyone else and shop more backless loafers below.
    Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The first is simplified, more affordable technology to read the entire genome.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Translating the watercolor study into print, Homer simplified the background and amplified the weight of the figure.
    Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Recently redesigned, the best-selling Beis Weekender Bag is now lighter while maintaining its signature smart organization.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows 84% of organizations have not redesigned a single job around AI, even as most expect meaningful automation within three years.
    Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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
Verb
  • As with flu vaccines, protection provided by Covid shots is greatest a few weeks after someone gets them, and vaccine formulations are updated each season to best respond to an evolving virus.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Since May 1, cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 18,000 in 45 states, according to data updated by the CDC on Wednesday.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Hoodies from Lady White Company share space with dusty Auralee corduroys and rakish suits from the British brand Sono.
    New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The Cayenne Coupe, meanwhile, is a slightly more rakish version of the brand’s first SUV.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • While responding to a question on how state government can be modernized, Klobuchar and Demuth aligned on investments in upgrading IT infrastructure.
    Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In response to growing concerns that the pipeline needed to be modernized, especially in the freshwaters of the Straits of Mackinac, Enbridge reached an agreement with then Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on its modernization.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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