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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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Recent Examples of streamlined
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Located within an hour of three major New England mountain resorts (Stratton, Snow, and Okemo), its streamlined decor, sleeping loft, and ceiling fan make for a serene retreat from any future slop action.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025
Q Hamirani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
To fix this, Rivian has swapped out suppliers and streamlined its production process, even at the cost of shutting down its assembly line earlier this year.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The 2025 Honda Odyssey has a streamlined exterior design, dual power sliding doors, and a hands free power tailgate.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Located within an hour of three major New England mountain resorts (Stratton, Snow, and Okemo), its streamlined decor, sleeping loft, and ceiling fan make for a serene retreat from any future slop action.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
This minor adjustment not only reduced bugs but also streamlined the testing process, saving countless hours.
—Q Hamirani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
To fix this, Rivian has swapped out suppliers and streamlined its production process, even at the cost of shutting down its assembly line earlier this year.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Adjective
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So go ahead—invest in a Noguchi lamp, a sleek wooden table, earthy vases and some wabi-sabi pottery.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Munn kept her hair classic with her dark tresses pulled into a sleek low ponytail.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, if the tax code is simplified, Americans could also lose certain deductions and credits that benefit low-income families or people experiencing high medical costs.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Why can’t these forms be simplified?—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent is a taut re-creation of a real event that took place during the Bosnian War, which has unfortunate parallels to our own trajectory.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Along with director Edward Berger, Peter Straughan’s taut adaptation approaches the material with intimacy or big bold brushstrokes as required, crafting juicy roles for one of the year’s most outstanding ensembles.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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No stay here, however, would be complete with a stop at the legendary King Cole Bar—which was updated with new paint and furnishings—for the signature Red Snapper, made virgin of course.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This story will be updated throughout the week of CES.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The coupe was a relatively recent addition to the normal GV80 SUV, sacrificing a little volume at the back for a rakish ducktail rear end.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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With a rakish cigar in his mouth, Weegee seems to be asking: Is this firearm large enough to grab your eye?—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For instance, the grammar and translation method has been modernized to help students grasp complex concepts like abstract words, idioms and metaphors.—
Geoffrey Alphonso,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For dinner, it’s modernized with lemon butter, white wine and capers, plus sautéed kale from Crum’s Heirlooms, a family farm in Bonner Springs, and mashed potatoes grown at Thane Palmberg Farm, a vegetable patch near De Soto.—
Alison Booth,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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