streak
noun
a long, narrow mark, smear, band of color, or the like.
Example Sentences
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Romina, the more rebellious of the two, had bleached streaks in her long, dark hair, which she would often leave uncovered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
One of the more remarkable streaks in the history of this nearly century-old racetrack is still alive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Closer to the crater rim, brighter streaks reveal fresher material that was excavated from greater depths underground.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
The images they captured from different viewing angles brought out different features, including brighter and darker streaks fanning out around the crater.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Like magic, Caesar and his horse appear, moving against a backdrop of mountains and a sky radiating with yellow, orange, and red streaks.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
