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as in satin
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the plant's fibers feel silky to the touch
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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the tops of the leaves are a dark glossy green, but the undersides are light and silky
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Recent Examples of silky
But the best part is how comfy the silky material feels against your skin due to the satin lining.
Stretch Twill Cropped Pant
Sailor pants meet super-soft breathability in the cropped pant.
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Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
An all-star moisturizing ingredient lineup of panthenol, sunflower seed oil, hyaluronic acid, squalane, ceramides, and macadamia nut oil cocoon skin with the toner’s silky lotion-like formula to make skin feel as soft as a baby’s, Abelman says.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
The soft and silky material made from viscose, polyester, and elastane helps keep things structured and looking good.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
This throw blanket measures 70 inches wide by 60 inches long, and is crafted with a plush polyester material that feels silky smooth and soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
An all-star moisturizing ingredient lineup of panthenol, sunflower seed oil, hyaluronic acid, squalane, ceramides, and macadamia nut oil cocoon skin with the toner’s silky lotion-like formula to make skin feel as soft as a baby’s, Abelman says.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
The soft and silky material made from viscose, polyester, and elastane helps keep things structured and looking good.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
This throw blanket measures 70 inches wide by 60 inches long, and is crafted with a plush polyester material that feels silky smooth and soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky
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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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The 28-year-old actor appeared on the Dec. 12 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with his latest look, a thin mustache and his normally long curly hair trimmed in a shorter, shaggy crop.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Take a cue from the Olsen handbook and look for shaggy details, longline shapes, and reversible designs.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ripe pomegranates become soft and less resistant to cracking, so look for less firm fruits.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The spider is the largest and hairiest member of its genus and was identified by David Ortiz of Masaryk University in Czechia and Elier Fonseca of the Cuban Zoological Society.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Each year, millions of Americans tune in for one of the holiday's hairiest and most beloved traditions: The National Dog Show.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
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Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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