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as in glossy
having a shiny surface or finish
satin paint
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the satin petals of a rose
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Recent Examples of satin
Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
But no one loves the eye-catching arm candy as much as Balenciaga disciple Kim Kardashian, whose commitment to Demna’s vision frequently involves her wiggling into full-look stretch-satin to realize her street-style art.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2022
Other options on our list of the best down alternative comforters use a lyocell shell, which has a more satin-y texture than cotton or polyester but possesses similar breathable properties.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2023
Nominated for best supporting actress in a musical-comedy or drama television series, Debicki paired the satin frock with a delicate diamond collar courtesy of Dior Fine Jewlery.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023
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The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute voted this pair the best value satin pajamas in their tests.
—Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
But no one loves the eye-catching arm candy as much as Balenciaga disciple Kim Kardashian, whose commitment to Demna’s vision frequently involves her wiggling into full-look stretch-satin to realize her street-style art.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2022
Other options on our list of the best down alternative comforters use a lyocell shell, which has a more satin-y texture than cotton or polyester but possesses similar breathable properties.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2023
Nominated for best supporting actress in a musical-comedy or drama television series, Debicki paired the satin frock with a delicate diamond collar courtesy of Dior Fine Jewlery.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satin
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No detail is left unturned at this glossy, editorial-ready establishment – with floral walls, oversized art filled with Black heroes from across the diaspora, a life-sized lion, a grand piano, and so much more to catch the eye.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Its glossy exterior will shine at your holiday table in more ways than one with its ice-like appearance.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Devin Booker and Jamal Murray tout two of the silkiest jumpers in the game.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jewell’s Elk Prairie Pinot Noir (Humboldt County) is a smooth and silky glass of comfort without the tug of aggressive tannins, the brashness of in-your-face fruit.Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Old Hollywood Waves Lauren Bacall's deep part and polished waves epitomize Old Hollywood glamour.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Zara opted for a polished monochromatic look in one of this year’s trending colors, burgundy.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Chadwick says that over the last 10 years, football has acted as a glue: managing the country’s image and profile through soft power and diplomacy.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Renderings of the final product show sleek, modern architecture juxtaposed with the much shorter existing buildings in the immediate area.Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Madewell has so many great options to choose from in its sale section, like the easy-to-pack Greta Ballet Flats, sleek Vernon Loafers, or the classic Reebok Vegan Club C Sneakers.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satin. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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