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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
Premiere of Netflix’s Simone Biles Rising: Part 2 Biles arrived to the premiere of the second part of her documentary series looking gorgeous in silky waves with highlights and turquoise liner.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
This time Grant paired silky teal pants with a matching leather jacket and white shirt, while Reeves went for a suede suit with a comfortable zip-up underneath.
—Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025
It’s made of a silky polyester with a satiny lining, with light padding in the shoulders for a bit of structure.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
This wine exhibits fresh cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice, with a silky texture and a clean finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
This time Grant paired silky teal pants with a matching leather jacket and white shirt, while Reeves went for a suede suit with a comfortable zip-up underneath.
—Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025
It’s made of a silky polyester with a satiny lining, with light padding in the shoulders for a bit of structure.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
This wine exhibits fresh cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice, with a silky texture and a clean finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky
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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And yet the series is less a document of careful sleuthing and more a shaggy chronicle of teen-like longing for revelation and salvation.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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Another farm experience is Kitchen Coos & Ewes, a safari-like tour of a farm in southwest Scotland with shaggy Highland cows and a record-breaking flock of beltex sheep.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Founded in 1879, The Glenrothes is a Speyside single malt producer that often highlights a few key aspects of its whisky production: very soft (low mineral content) water, vibrant and fruity new-make spirit, and the hallmark floral notes that develop in its highly aged stocks.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Stunning images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The lack of dihydrotestosterone receptors across the rest of our bodies explains why these areas can remain hairy even after our hairlines have lost their fight against these hormonal changes.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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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 6 Apr. 2025.
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