How to Use satiny in a Sentence

satiny

adjective
Definition of satinynext
Synonyms for satinynext
  • There's a satiny feel to the material.
  • Mix in 1 more cup of flour, switch to a dough hook and/or knead in 2-1/4 more cups of bread flour until smooth and satiny.
    — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, 16 Apr. 2020
  • Feel the satiny fluff of butterfly weed gone to seed and the silky tufts of shoulder-high bushy bluestem.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021
  • The satiny hue is far from subtle and reminds us, yet again, that Blue will always be the one to steal the show.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 30 July 2020
  • Smooth and satiny on the palate with stone fruit and tropical fruit notes and a long sweet fruity finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022
  • The cream cheese is tangy, the satiny cheese sauce is snappy, the bacon is smoky and the chives add a burst of color and sweet onion flavor.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Add oil and salt to dough and process until dough forms satiny, sticky ball that clears sides of workbowl, 30-60 seconds.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 13 Dec. 2017
  • This drugstore buy goes on smoothly and leaves a dewy, satiny finish on dry skin.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022
  • Her silky, satiny creations cost three figures, not four or five.
    — Steve Rubenstein, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2021
  • There are all kinds of textures, too: From long and thick (like beaver), to short and satiny (like mink), to matted and fuzzy (like shearling).
    — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2019
  • The rich, satiny gold, bronze, and pewter shadows that rimmed his lash lines glimmered whenever the light hit his eyes.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 15 Mar. 2019
  • Its mild sweetness plays well with satiny local white wines like Godello and Ribeiro.
    — Benjamin Kemper, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Cream formulas tend to be on the dewy side, but this pretty blush dries down to a satiny matte finish.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Guenther also plants rhubarb, a nice surprise in a flower bed, for its satiny red stems.
    — Anna Webb, idahostatesman, 10 Mar. 2017
  • These turban-shaped squash store well into late winter and are buttery-sweet and satiny when baked and mashed.
    — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Schulz and design partner Adam Goldstein united the rooms with a palette of cerulean, soft white, satiny brass and dark wood.
    — Valli Herman, latimes.com, 10 Mar. 2018
  • Mr. Gilbert, wearing a satiny black robe, leapt from the podium at one point to play the magician who introduces the puppets at the fair.
    — Anthony Tommasini, New York Times, 31 May 2017
  • But then there’s the satiny tenderness in her voice, the sense of real joy, the subtle hint of deliverance.
    — New York Times, 20 July 2019
  • The formula is long-wearing, comfortable on the lips, and has a satiny finish.
    — Sable Yong, Allure, 8 May 2019
  • Giorgio Armani's lippie goes on smooth and satiny, and lasts all the way through lunch before needing touch-ups.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Then comes the voice of the host, Pádraig Ó Tuama, whose satiny southern Irish accent invites you to fully submerge.
    — David Gardner, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2021
  • From the adorable bird print to the satiny silk fabric and pretty pink hue, everything about Morgan Lane's shorts set is glamorous.
    — Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Dua paired her loose and low-hanging, light-wash jeans with a satiny, barely-there baby blue G-string, hiked above her hips for max effect.
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Add three tablespoons heavy cream and microwave for 30 seconds or until all lumps are gone and ganache looks satiny.
    — Brittany Burke, Redbook, 12 July 2011
  • In a satiny all-black look that evoked hostess pajama dress of the 1940s, Santo Domingo sat on a velvet bench on the ground floor of her Gramercy Park home.
    — Vogue, 6 Sep. 2019
  • That year, she was spotted at the Brandon Maxwell show in the label’s satiny-pink boiler suit—a more glamorous take on the look, right down to the platform sneakers.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The cheese has a satiny texture, an earthy bouquet and a mild flavor with a distinctive goaty aftertaste.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 2 July 2018
  • The hard-finish wax blend has a multipurpose formula that deep-cleans hardwood floors and leaves them shiny and satiny.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Glossy and satiny metals stand out against matte black finishes.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2022
  • These blushes are a perfect pop of satiny color that will blur your pores and give a healthy glow, and this baby bubblegum pink color gives a barely-there flush.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2021

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