1
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the silken texture of the synthetic fabric
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2
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
As butter melts, silken tofu welcomes it with open arms, soaking up the golden goodness.
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Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
The reason is that another company, Mori-Nu, sells shelf-stable silken tofu in aseptic packages that comes in several varieties, from soft to extra-firm – while still being labeled silken.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Supermodel Veronica Webb, a pivotal individual that’s graced Hudson’s shows previously walked the runway in a cherry red silken gown that was also quite striking.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Perhaps one of the more compelling red carpet moments included Keke Palmer, the entrepreneur and multi-hyphenate showed up in a Sergio Hudson look from the designer’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection: a silken button-up with a matching lengthy skirt in a muted grey tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
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Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
The reason is that another company, Mori-Nu, sells shelf-stable silken tofu in aseptic packages that comes in several varieties, from soft to extra-firm – while still being labeled silken.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Supermodel Veronica Webb, a pivotal individual that’s graced Hudson’s shows previously walked the runway in a cherry red silken gown that was also quite striking.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Perhaps one of the more compelling red carpet moments included Keke Palmer, the entrepreneur and multi-hyphenate showed up in a Sergio Hudson look from the designer’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection: a silken button-up with a matching lengthy skirt in a muted grey tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
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This silky moisturizer is clinically proven to shorten your skin’s adjustment period to retinoids while reducing dryness with a barrier-restoring blend of lipids—specifically ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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The velvet texture keeps even silky fabrics in place.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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The rustic yet luxurious accommodations range from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, offering oceanfront or mountain views.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Pairing a utilitarian staple, like cargo pants, with overtly luxurious piece (such as a vintage fur coat or heritage bag) gives your ’fit a captivating touch of the unexpected.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 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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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For starters, the bath products are thicker, softer, non-slip, and have drainage holes.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Grande released the deluxe version of her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, Friday, along with a nearly 30-minute short film, Brighter Days Ahead.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Grande dropped the 26-minute Brighter Days Ahead short film to go with the deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine of the same name.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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