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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
  • This wine exhibits fresh cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice, with a silky texture and a clean finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Try out the trend with the best silky tops on Amazon, all for less than $35.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • Inspired by her search for soft and generously sized bath towels, Camille designed Body by Love to enhance our bathroom rituals.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Color choices include dun, icy blue, gray, Pacific blue, soft rose, and white.
    Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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