STREAMLINED Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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

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Adjective

This season, nowhere is this more evident than in the slew of sleek brown ballet flats dominating the market, from luxe pairs by Alaïa, Gucci, and The Row to contemporary favorites from Dear Frances, Yuni Buffa, and Freda Salvador.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
The living and dining areas are anchored by polished concrete floors and a sleek wood-burning fireplace.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleek

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The sound system has been simplified in the name of weight, the rear seats and acoustic insulation have been removed, and the deletion of drive modes and assistance systems reduced the number of controls on the steering wheel.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
For readers who understood music better than theoretical physics, Sessions simplified Einstein’s thinking without oversimplifying it.

— Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of simplified

Verb

The iPhone Health app has also been redesigned and offers even more holistic information, including a Longevity tab that can tell you your body's Health Age.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
The Prius was recently redesigned for the 2023 model year and has become more powerful and stylish than the previous generation.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 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

To fix this, the infrastructure must be modernized to allow health systems to build scalable cell and gene therapies.

— Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The state’s sawmill in Portland, which was recently modernized, produces materials used for state projects — including trail bridges, picnic tables in state parks, facility signage and building components — that are all locally sourced.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of modernized

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