: a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back
1
: made of or covered with satin
2
: suggestive of satin especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch
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Examples of satin in a Sentence
Noun
a dress made of satin
Adjective
the satin petals of a rose
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Playing with different metallic tones—polished, satin, and matte—is key.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
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Noun
The family of four posed for photos on the red carpet with the siblings and Pataky wearing black, and The Avengers star in a plaid gray suit and a black satin shirt.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Playing with different metallic tones—polished, satin, and matte—is key.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for satin
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“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satin. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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