Streak
noun
A long, thin line or mark of a different color or texture from the surface on which it is found.
The mirror had a dirty streak that needed cleaning.
noun
An uninterrupted series of a particular thing or type.
The team has a winning streak of seven games.
noun
A characteristic or habit in someone's nature that is often not visible.
He has an independent streak that makes it hard for him to follow instructions.
verb
Cover (a surface) with streaks.
Rain streaked the windows.
noun
A period or spell of continuous sports success by a specific team or player.
Their win extended their home streak to 10 games.
verb
Run naked in a public place so as to shock or amuse others.
Some students decided to streak through the campus as part of a prank.
noun
The color of a mineral in powdered form.
The streak of this mineral is lighter than its natural color.
noun
A long, thin line or mark of a different color or texture from the surface on which it is found.
The mirror had a dirty streak that needed cleaning.
noun
An uninterrupted series of a particular thing or type.
The team has a winning streak of seven games.
noun
A characteristic or habit in someone's nature that is often not visible.
He has an independent streak that makes it hard for him to follow instructions.
verb
Cover (a surface) with streaks.
Rain streaked the windows.
noun
A period or spell of continuous sports success by a specific team or player.
Their win extended their home streak to 10 games.
verb
Run naked in a public place so as to shock or amuse others.
Some students decided to streak through the campus as part of a prank.
noun
The color of a mineral in powdered form.
The streak of this mineral is lighter than its natural color.
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Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
Often used to describe marks that stand out visually.
A streak of lightning illuminated the sky.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Straight
Streaks can be straight or wavy, not necessarily uniform.
The child's crayon left streaks across the paper.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
Often used to describe marks that stand out visually.
A streak of lightning illuminated the sky.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Straight
Streaks can be straight or wavy, not necessarily uniform.
The child's crayon left streaks across the paper.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
Often used to describe marks that stand out visually.
A streak of lightning illuminated the sky.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Straight
Streaks can be straight or wavy, not necessarily uniform.
The child's crayon left streaks across the paper.
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The story we tell about...
his generation is known for. An entrepreneurial spirit, an independent streak and a dedication to his parents. He believes in hard work and has tried gigs in both the licit and underground economies, but he hasn't had any luck and is just trying to find his way and still dances between both worlds.
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The power of introverts...
now this is especially important when it comes to creativity into productivity because when psychologists look at the lives have the most creative people what they find are people who are very good at exchanging ideas and advancing ideas but who also have a serious streak of
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The stories of water PIPE...
streaks are the shadows of a helicopter that has just dropped food aid to flood victims and the crates have smashed open as they hit the water and the food is sinking and these people submerged up to their knees waists necks are rushing to
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Why do people join...
to financial assets and living arrangements. Cults also demand obedience to human leaders who tend to be highly persuasive people with authoritarian and narcissistic streaks motivated by money, sex, power, or all three.
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The Life of a Photograph...
ever expected to and saw a lot of the world through windshields what I became attracted to was the idea of stilling down the sensation of speed a cracked windshield raindrop on the windshield high-speed streaks of
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Hidden miracles of the...
And at the grand scale, time lapse allows us to see our planet in motion. We can view not only the vast sweep of nature, but the restless movement of humanity. Each streaking dot represents a passenger plane,
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Venus 101 PIPE National...
scientists have observed strange dark streaks that appear to be absorbing ultraviolet radiation. A phenomenon that could be evidence of microbial life. Life may struggle to survive in the atmosphere of Venus,
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3 moons and a planet...
We announced to the world that we know what these streaks are. It's liquid water. These craters are weeping during the summer. Liquid water is flowing down these craters. So what are we going to do now --
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Can the ocean run out of...
plant-like organisms such as algae and cyanobacteria thrive. Clouds of algae streak the surface of deep waters, and in shallower regions, large seaweeds and seagrass cover the ground.
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5 Amazing Animal...
seems to be bringing out a competitive streak she's becoming even more
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The story we tell about...
his generation is known for. An entrepreneurial spirit, an independent streak and a dedication to his parents. He believes in hard work and has tried gigs in both the licit and underground economies, but he hasn't had any luck and is just trying to find his way and still dances between both worlds.
Video examples
The power of introverts...
now this is especially important when it comes to creativity into productivity because when psychologists look at the lives have the most creative people what they find are people who are very good at exchanging ideas and advancing ideas but who also have a serious streak of
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The stories of water PIPE...
streaks are the shadows of a helicopter that has just dropped food aid to flood victims and the crates have smashed open as they hit the water and the food is sinking and these people submerged up to their knees waists necks are rushing to
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Why do people join...
to financial assets and living arrangements. Cults also demand obedience to human leaders who tend to be highly persuasive people with authoritarian and narcissistic streaks motivated by money, sex, power, or all three.
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The Life of a Photograph...
ever expected to and saw a lot of the world through windshields what I became attracted to was the idea of stilling down the sensation of speed a cracked windshield raindrop on the windshield high-speed streaks of
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Hidden miracles of the...
And at the grand scale, time lapse allows us to see our planet in motion. We can view not only the vast sweep of nature, but the restless movement of humanity. Each streaking dot represents a passenger plane,
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Venus 101 PIPE National...
scientists have observed strange dark streaks that appear to be absorbing ultraviolet radiation. A phenomenon that could be evidence of microbial life. Life may struggle to survive in the atmosphere of Venus,
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3 moons and a planet...
We announced to the world that we know what these streaks are. It's liquid water. These craters are weeping during the summer. Liquid water is flowing down these craters. So what are we going to do now --
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Can the ocean run out of...
plant-like organisms such as algae and cyanobacteria thrive. Clouds of algae streak the surface of deep waters, and in shallower regions, large seaweeds and seagrass cover the ground.
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5 Amazing Animal...
seems to be bringing out a competitive streak she's becoming even more
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Quote examples
Tony Khan
Bangladeshi Chef
It is the most important thing we can do to establish a promotion, is to establish the championship. It is what everyone is trying to obtain, how do you obtain the championship? By establishing a run of matches, a streak, by winning a big match, winning a title eliminator.
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Tara Stiles
American Model
I've had a righteous streak since as long as I can remember. I never tolerated bullying from kids or authority, no matter the case. I got into trouble for calling things how I saw it in my early years at Catholic school, but I couldn't help myself.
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Alistair Overeem
Dutch Athlete
One mistake, your winning streak is over and you've got to start over again. But you have to be optimistic in life, and I find that it's also beautiful, because if things are too predictable, that sucks, too, right?
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Peter Andre
English Musician
So many people know about the dangers of sunbeds but when you have a busy active lifestyle you need a product that you can use quickly and doesn't streak or leave you with orange hands.
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Geoffrey Zakarian
American Chef
I like tuna when there's a definite streak of deep pink in the middle, medium rare so to speak, and it comes out best when it's not cut too thick.
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Sowcar Janaki
Indian Actress
What can I say? I was there at the right place and with the right people. My theatre background helped a lot in shaping my comic streak.
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Amrita Rao
Indian Actress
Most of my roles have had streaks of a real girl from the real world.
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Eddie Slovik
American Soldier
Everything happens to me. I've never had a streak of luck in my life.
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Spencer Matthews
British Businessman
It's important for every child to have a bit of a naughty streak.
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Saswata Chatterjee
I love and enjoy playing characters with a comic streak.
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Tony Khan
Bangladeshi Chef
It is the most important thing we can do to establish a promotion, is to establish the championship. It is what everyone is trying to obtain, how do you obtain the championship? By establishing a run of matches, a streak, by winning a big match, winning a title eliminator.
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Tara Stiles
American Model
I've had a righteous streak since as long as I can remember. I never tolerated bullying from kids or authority, no matter the case. I got into trouble for calling things how I saw it in my early years at Catholic school, but I couldn't help myself.
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Alistair Overeem
Dutch Athlete
One mistake, your winning streak is over and you've got to start over again. But you have to be optimistic in life, and I find that it's also beautiful, because if things are too predictable, that sucks, too, right?
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Peter Andre
English Musician
So many people know about the dangers of sunbeds but when you have a busy active lifestyle you need a product that you can use quickly and doesn't streak or leave you with orange hands.
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Geoffrey Zakarian
American Chef
I like tuna when there's a definite streak of deep pink in the middle, medium rare so to speak, and it comes out best when it's not cut too thick.
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Sowcar Janaki
Indian Actress
What can I say? I was there at the right place and with the right people. My theatre background helped a lot in shaping my comic streak.
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Amrita Rao
Indian Actress
Most of my roles have had streaks of a real girl from the real world.
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Eddie Slovik
American Soldier
Everything happens to me. I've never had a streak of luck in my life.
Quote examples
Spencer Matthews
British Businessman
It's important for every child to have a bit of a naughty streak.
Quote examples
Saswata Chatterjee
I love and enjoy playing characters with a comic streak.
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