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as in glistening
having a shiny surface or finish
the satiny short coat of an Arabian horse
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a lovely satiny fabric that feels so good next to the skin
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Recent Examples of satiny
Anya Taylor-Joy’s sprightly yellow Dior look, consisting of a satiny bra top and long floor-length skirt, felt modern and timeless.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and feels like a satiny balm on the lips.
—Samantha Crompton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2022
Fattier cuts also contain collagen-rich connective tissue, which melts into gelatin, which, in turn, thickens and enriches the stew while creating a satiny broth.
—Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
This blouse gets its satiny texture thanks to rayon fabric, which keeps the shirt light and airy for warm-weather days.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and feels like a satiny balm on the lips.
—Samantha Crompton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2022
Fattier cuts also contain collagen-rich connective tissue, which melts into gelatin, which, in turn, thickens and enriches the stew while creating a satiny broth.
—Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
This blouse gets its satiny texture thanks to rayon fabric, which keeps the shirt light and airy for warm-weather days.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiny
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Despite the frequent color treatments, Rowland’s hair maintained a silky finish, taking us back to her SoftSheen Carson ads in the 2000s.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Guests can participate in a chocolate-making class, from toasting and grinding beans into a silky smooth chocolate paste, or join a Mayan cooking class to experience hand-pressing tortillas and making traditional hot chocolate from scratch.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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To be sure, the fall collection expanded the brand’s vocabulary of essentials, trying for the first time to also lure more fashion-savvy customers with slightly oversize fits for tops and pants, as well as glossy puffers.Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Hoya has thick, glossy leaves that range from deep green to pink.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
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Authentic developers always provide professional, polished descriptions.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Even eaten out of a plastic to-go container, there was a polished balance in a simple tofu stew, a nice mix of sweet, spicy and aromatic.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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As the discipline matures, soft skills such as communication and cross-functional teamwork will prove just as critical as technical acumen.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, the cozy and soft feel of the fabric is ideal for chillier temps.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Black laminate adds a sleek leather look to 100 cotton indigo denim.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
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At Tod’s, Prada, and Bottega Veneta, designers skipped the classic penny strap for a sleeker, softer effect; at Miu Miu and Ferragamo, suede and sock-like construction telegraphed a sense of ease.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiny. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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