as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
The palate is very velvety, with black currants and boysenberries sweetly spiced with vanilla, chocolate, and clove, as well as an undertow of pencil shavings.
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
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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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Our Top Picks Best Loofah Alternative Overall: Luv Scrub, $18 Frequently Asked Questions Ahead, find the tools dermatologists and Allure editors recommend for soft, silky skin that feels fresh-from-the-shower clean.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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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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Smooth a small amount onto dry hair to revive soft definition in your second- or third-day curls.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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