as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the lemon mousse's silklike texture
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Adjective
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Subtle and silky tannins in a delicious matrix of dark, chewy flavors.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Step 4: Apply the solution and scrub the carpet Apply the solution to the carpet and use a soft upholstery brush to scrub it in, working in small sections.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Silklike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silklike. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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