slick
Example Sentences
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Gilhooly sees Carney as a "slick guy" comfortable in "nice suits."
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
Tradwives and mommy bloggers are characterized by a cartoonishly slick and sanctimonious femininity; they perform choreographed dances with obedient children, bake sourdough bread, offer prayers and affiliate codes in the same breath.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
An Instagram post on March 7 from Dubai’s official tourism account featured slick visuals of the emirate’s landmark high-rise buildings overlaid with a catchy pop-soundtrack that declares: “Dubai is still the safest place on Earth.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
With professional photos and slick videos, US Central Command has been posting every few hours on social media about the kinds of weapons, jets and ships being used.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Hale boasted to him, “I’m too slick and keen to catch cold.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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