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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
The result is a streamlined design that feels lighter than its generous storage suggests. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026 Instead of producing shells in an efficient and streamlined fashion, the pricey machines kept failing in bizarre ways. — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 Compression Packing Cubes To keep your luggage organized and streamlined, using packing cubes is a must. — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 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
  • Still, a visit to Meyers’ sleek apartment, admittedly paid for by his parents, confirms for Ed the kind of youthful privilege at play here, so unlike the scrappier downtown bohemia of his own artistic heyday.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But before even touching a heat tool, the sleekest and shiniest looks require a clean and hydrated base, especially when coming out of protective styles.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleek
Verb
  • What are the ingredients and steps involved, and can any of those be simplified or reconsidered with home cooks in mind?
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The creators of the attack were likely from mainland China since the computer code used simplified Chinese Mandarin in the internal status reports.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplified
Verb
  • Many organizations still struggle to achieve meaningful enterprise impact from AI because value emerges when workflows are redesigned around it.
    — Daniel Gumucio, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Some airport executives have called for the system to be redesigned, arguing that a border system that must be suspended during peak periods is not operationally ready.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of redesigned
Adjective
  • Filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain crafts a taut supernatural drama that dissects the patriarchy hiding beneath the veneer of a fairytale wedding.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of taut
Verb
  • This story about Hayden Panettiere involves a developing situation which will be updated in case of new information.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This story has been updated to correct that Shakira committed to help build 10 new schools, not rebuild 10 schools.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of updated
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of rakish
Verb
  • Apaches have been upgraded and modernized since the aircraft was first introduced in 1984, and they are slated to keep flying until 2050.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of modernized

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