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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
This set, which features a holiday print, is made from silky smooth satin, ensuring gentle, overnight styling for flawless results.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
The secret lies in the Primaloft Active Evolve fleece’s construction—silky polyester fibers woven to a mesh chassis with lots of space between them.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
These bottoms are made from a breathable recycled polyester fabric blended with stretchy elastane and silky soft modal, making this a great option for traveling and everyday wear alike.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Today’s expressions are silky, structured and generous—reminding us why Merlot is a varietal to be loved.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
The secret lies in the Primaloft Active Evolve fleece’s construction—silky polyester fibers woven to a mesh chassis with lots of space between them.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
These bottoms are made from a breathable recycled polyester fabric blended with stretchy elastane and silky soft modal, making this a great option for traveling and everyday wear alike.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Today’s expressions are silky, structured and generous—reminding us why Merlot is a varietal to be loved.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 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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Sofia’s haircut is an early sign of her rebellion; a shaggy mullet that calls back to Jane Fonda in the 1970s thriller Klute.Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
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Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The violence is pretty hairy, and now and then it’s used for routine purposes of establishing a character’s depths of ice-cold pathology.Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2024
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Prince William is experimenting with a new look this summer, one that has been at the center of a hairy situation before.Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 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 Nov. 2024.
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