1
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the silken texture of the synthetic fabric
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
she was unaccustomed to living in such silken surroundings
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Recent Examples of silken
Roasted cabbage — silken and sweet with charred edges — becomes the base for the parm treatment, while chunky croutons replace the shower of breadcrumbs.
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Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
While some silken pieces are emblazoned with animal prints others are created with sequins throughout.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Murphy’s silken melodies coast under Graham Sayle’s coarse dispatches, while a skittering snare beat propels everything forward.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
Prasad unearths evidence that one of the earliest city builders, the Indus Valley Civilization (7,000 BCE to 3,500 BCE), wove silken garments.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
While some silken pieces are emblazoned with animal prints others are created with sequins throughout.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Murphy’s silken melodies coast under Graham Sayle’s coarse dispatches, while a skittering snare beat propels everything forward.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
Prasad unearths evidence that one of the earliest city builders, the Indus Valley Civilization (7,000 BCE to 3,500 BCE), wove silken garments.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
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After seeing animal print interiors in clubs across the city, Rowland ventured into that territory with her clothing, and in true London fashion, the show opened with a silky trench coat.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sultry music is played to set the tone while staff gently introduces attendees to pleasurable sensations—tracing soft touches along their thighs, caressing their décolleté with silky fur, or running fingers through their hair, as well as decorating them with flowers and crystals.—
Aubree Nichols,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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The tour included a visit to Lanvin’s Vic Room, an archival space that hosts some of the maison’s most iconic creations, including the whimsical Python Cat Bag, a piece that exemplifies Lanvin’s playful yet luxurious aesthetic.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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But the most luxurious way to experience this preserve is to rent a glamping tent.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 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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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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In some regards, the third season feels like a soft reset.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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There have been some offensive flashes this season as his softer skill begins to improve.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Her plan was to return to LA for the Grammys, release a deluxe version of Short n’ Sweet on Valentine’s Day with five additional tracks (including a Dolly Parton feature), then begin the European leg of her tour, in Dublin.—
Abby Aguirre,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Scandinavian influences still reign strong in a partnership with Wilding Hotels, offering both deluxe rooms with a king-sized bed and couch, and standard rooms with a queen bed.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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