STREAMLINED Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

streamlined 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of streamlined

as in sleek

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verb

past tense of streamline

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

Adjective

In August 2025, Cracker Barrel unveiled a streamlined logo that dropped Uncle Herschel, the old man leaning on a barrel, as part of a $700 million overhaul of nearly 660 restaurants. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Another celebrity favorite, Adidas sneakers are among the most streamlined styles in this roundup. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Verb

Compression Packing Cubes To keep your luggage organized and streamlined, using packing cubes is a must. — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Drawers, shelves, and open space underneath can also hold shoes, baskets, books, or decor while keeping the area streamlined. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamlined

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Adjective

Think soothing sand-and-cream hues, sleek furnishings and oversized windows that make the sea feel like part of the décor.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The singer and actress, 33, received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while looking like a true rockstar in a grungy gown with tousled hair complemented by sleek and smokey makeup that exclusively used Maybelline New York products.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleek

Verb

Translating the watercolor study into print, Homer simplified the background and amplified the weight of the figure.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
Sugar comes out of Jell-O, ingredients get simplified in Simply Ketchup, and dips get built around chicken's rise as the protein of choice.

— Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of simplified

Adjective

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
Bass is taut and clean, midrange clear and expressive, and treble crisp and extended for a high definition performance with all manner of music.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of taut

Verb

As with flu vaccines, protection provided by Covid shots is greatest a few weeks after someone gets them, and vaccine formulations are updated each season to best respond to an evolving virus.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Since May 1, cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 18,000 in 45 states, according to data updated by the CDC on Wednesday.

— Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of updated

Adjective

The Cayenne Coupe, meanwhile, is a slightly more rakish version of the brand’s first SUV.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Like playwright Annie Baker’s warm, lush first feature, The Children’s Bach spins around a dreamy mother whose life is rattled by the appearance of a rakish rogue.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026

Definition of rakish

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Shannon noted that the average age of a dam in the United States is 60 years, and thousands need to be replaced or modernized.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Public safety agencies have modernized communications, healthcare providers have expanded access to critical services and organizations with remote operations have improved resilience.

— Damini Sood, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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