as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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as in to slick
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Recent Examples of sleek
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Jean Marsh, the sleek British actress who co-created Upstairs, Downstairs and won an Emmy for her performance as the prim and proper parlormaid Rose Buck on the acclaimed ITV drama, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
From rugged, weather-ready designs to sleek, everyday options, these boots are built to keep your feet warm, dry, and comfortable all day long.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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The lodging offers 97 sleek rooms and suites across its 11 stories, plus a lounge, bar, and restaurant.
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Each home is a blank canvas, ready for new owners to add their personal touch, with designs that range from grand and stately to sleek and modern.
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
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Previously, Barcelona items have only been available in various leathers, with polished chrome frames.—
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My hair was slicked back at the top but didn’t appear greasy.—
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Whether sweeping hair into elegant updos for Keke Palmer, slicking down tendrils for Noah Cyrus’ wet looks, or dabbling in vibrant and bold colors, creativity is always the goal.—
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Her makeup included bold brows, a slightly smokey eye and a glossy lip for added definition.—
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It is often recognized for its lightweight, non-sticky texture and soft, glossy finish.—
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There’s no math or history class that can teach you how to smooth that over.—
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Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.—
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleek. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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