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noun

ˈstrēk How to pronounce streak (audio)
Definition of streaknext
1
as in stripe
a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background the flower has white petals with red streaks

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2
as in glimmer
a very small amount there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child

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streak

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verb

as in to stripe
to make stripes on light from the setting sun streaked the clouds in brilliant bands of pink and orange

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Recent Examples of streak
Noun
Their streak of 22 straight wins when leading at halftime came to an end against the New England Patriots. — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Mitchell also drove in Sal Frelick with Milwaukee’s first run as the Brewers ended their 12-game postseason road losing streak and reached the team’s fifth League Championship Series. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
The debate that streaked across social media was the latest example of how conservatives have recently wrestled with racist views. — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Tyrese Maxey scooped up the loose ball and threw an outlet pass to LeBron James, who was streaking up the sideline. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
  1. stripe
  2. glimmer
  3. splash
  4. shred
  5. sprinkling
  6. speck
  7. hint
  8. touch
Noun
  • The matching trousers, made from fine wool, have a silk-satin side stripe, along with a bow tie and a cummerbund in the same material.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Chasing Paper Linen Stripe Peel and Stick Wallpaper As Rees mentioned, trends come and trends go, but the classic stripe is forever.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of stripe
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  • These sensual glimmers are no match for the antagonistic sociality of straight male relationships, which, in this novel, quickly convert sympathy or desire into rivalry and aggression.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Smatterings of dull hardware added a hint of glimmer to Anna Sui’s dark denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimmer
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  • The first mega-splash came over the summer, with the $20 million-a-year agreement between Monster Energy and college sports’ Big 12 Conference (which includes the caffeine-avoidant Brigham Young University).
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The company has also parted ways with Marriage Story writer-director Noah Baumbach, whose other Netflix projects, like White Noise and Jay Kelly, failed to make much of a splash.
    — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • There’s yet to be a shred of evidence that Belichick can build and guide North Carolina’s roster into the kind of behemoth that can go on the road in the ACC, play poorly and win by double digits while barely being threatened with a loss.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Without a shred of evidence, Cloud casually weaponized domestic violence allegations against a fan who was simply cheering for his home team.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shred
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  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Some versions are sold as wedges, while others are finely grated and packaged for easy sprinkling over spaghetti or casseroles.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • The period is 2006, when the golden age of streamable content is barely a speck on the media horizon.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • To make matters worse, the Houthis have captured new terrain in Yemen and acquired Perim Island, a speck of land inside the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint that better positions the Yemeni militia to intercept oil tankers.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Though some concept drawings were released by the company shortly after the project began in 2008, more recent renditions have been little more than hints showing the craft as an outline in the haze, with only the nose and cockpit showing clearly.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Though Kid Rock has not yet discussed his new album — or his relationship with Allen — beyond a brief Instagram post, past comments might offer a hint into his decision to include someone who’s been all but banished from the country music industry.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • Extra touches include a pillow menu, bedside reading lights, Nespresso machines, large walk-in closets, and complimentary shoeshine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Designed to be used, displayed, combined and gifted, the pieces blend everyday function with Ginori’s refined aesthetic, colorful palette and touches of gold.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
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