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as in glimmer
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streak
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
Washington, who currently has the best record in the NHL, extended its home point streak to 16 games (11-0-5), the second longest in franchise history
The Capitals host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
To achieve Ballerini’s red carpet faux tan sans streaks, her makeup artist used the St. Tropez Double Sided Luxe Tan Applicator Mitt to apply the bronzing mousse in circular motions, ensuring even coverage across all areas.
—Nana Regueiro, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Herro, Wiggins shine as Miami ends pre-break skid: In the rear-view mirror now: the NBA’s nightmarish All-Star Weekend and the Heat’s four-game losing streak.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
Washington, who currently has the best record in the NHL, extended its home point streak to 16 games (11-0-5), the second longest in franchise history
The Capitals host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
Debris from the explosion streaked through the sky, leaving people on the ground amazed and confused.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
To achieve Ballerini’s red carpet faux tan sans streaks, her makeup artist used the St. Tropez Double Sided Luxe Tan Applicator Mitt to apply the bronzing mousse in circular motions, ensuring even coverage across all areas.
—Nana Regueiro, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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The sky blue color on the Adidas logo, the bottom of the Whitecaps logo and stripes throughout the jersey stand out.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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But two of Rihanna’s accessories were a perfect match with Rocky’s: a burgundy necktie with thin diagonal stripes and a pair of chunky black Ray-Bans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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From Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to YouTuber MrBeast, the growing list of speculative buyers continues to give fans and users of the app a glimmer of hope.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As such, the Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the terrorist list gives a glimmer of hope to Cubans who need support from the outside.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Vigorously whisk together 2 eggs and a splash of lukewarm water until the mixture is frothy and bubbly.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appétit,
25 Feb. 2025
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Trump is a reverse Trojan Horse: a shred of reason inside a thick armor of malignancy.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Every one of his releases is part of a master plan: to develop tools that lay waste to every last hoary shred of club convention.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
5 Dec. 2024
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Think one-for-one emulation with a sprinkling of current-day additions.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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This time, the official club statement came with a sprinkling of statistics.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
11 Feb. 2025
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These protections, granted at a time when the auto industry boomed and no hint of competition from foreign automakers crested the horizon, would not be considered burdensome for the Detroit Three for decades.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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For the special state occasion, Queen Letizia brought feminine touches to her power dressing style.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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While big box giants jump on the NA boom, mom-and-pop shops prioritize community with a personal touch.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Such heady heights look like a speck on the horizon right now, and the question is how small that prospect needs to shrink for anger in the stands to rise again.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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