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A narrow line or band of colour or light, a record of consecutive occurrences such as a winning or habit streak, the act of moving quickly in a straight line or of running naked, and a noticeable personal trait.
Examples Her streak of determination helped her finish the marathon.
A streak of optimism kept the team motivated.
He streaked the metal rod to reveal its grain.
In the lab, the mineral's streak helped identify its composition.
A streak of red appeared on the painted wall after the brush slipped.
Similar words characteristic
inclination
band
mark
trait
run naked
trace
stripe
propensity
draw
Meanings Examples The geologist noted a streak of white on the quartz sample.
A streak of red appeared on the painted wall after the brush slipped.
She dyed her hair to create a bright streak across the bangs.
The metal showed a faint streak when scratched with the file.
In the lab, the mineral's streak helped identify its composition.
A thin streak of light traced the path of the moving car.
The forensic analyst examined the streak left by the blood on the fabric.
Examples The technician streaks the mineral sample with a steel needle to observe the colour.
She streaked the wall with a bright line of paint.
He streaked the metal rod to reveal its grain.
During the experiment, the scientist streaked the glass slide with a thin film.
The artist streaked the canvas using a wide brush.
The forensic team streaked the evidence to highlight the trace.
The child streaked the sidewalk with chalk.
Examples She has a streak of logging her meals for 30 days.
The team celebrated a ten‑game streak after their victory.
His meditation streak ended when he missed a day.
The app shows a streak of consecutive workout sessions.
After a 7‑day streak , the habit finally became automatic.
He broke his reading streak by skipping a night.
The leaderboard highlights the longest streak of daily posts.
Examples He streaked across the campus naked at midnight.
She streaked through the mall while everyone stared.
The group streaked the beach as a dare.
A teenager streaked the subway car during a prank.
They streaked the park as part of a protest.
He was caught after he streaked the downtown square.
The video showed her streaking through the festival.
Examples She has a streak of kindness that shows in every interaction.
His streak of curiosity drives him to explore new topics.
The artist's streak of bold colors defines her style.
A streak of optimism kept the team motivated.
His streak of sarcasm can be off‑putting.
The writer's streak of melancholy appears in her poems.
Her streak of determination helped her finish the marathon.
Similar words tendency
trait
propensity
inclination
characteristic
FAQ What does streak mean in a mineral context?
It refers to the thin line of colour left when the mineral is scratched.
How is streak used to describe habits?
It denotes a consecutive series of days or events, like a workout streak .
What does streak mean on Snapchat?
It describes the daily exchange of snaps that creates a continuous streak between friends.
Is streak a slang term for running naked?
Yes, in informal slang it means dashing naked through a public place.
Can streak describe a personal characteristic?
Yes, it can refer to a noticeable tendency, such as a streak of generosity.
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