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Recent Examples of silken Specifically, Dada recommends silken tofu, the softest type. Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025 How to use it: Use a whisk to combine one third-block of silken tofu with cooking liquid (water, nut milk, whole milk) until smooth. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 20 Feb. 2025 As butter melts, silken tofu welcomes it with open arms, soaking up the golden goodness. 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 See All Example Sentences for silken
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Adjective
  • Active Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 12 Creamy white lasagna is filled with cheesy layers of pasta, sausage and mushrooms, a silky bechamel, and mozzarella.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The lightweight texture means no greasy residue—just silky, radiant skin.
    Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Hotel Del Salto, originally a luxurious residence, became a hotel in 1928 to cater to the Colombian elite visiting Tequendama Falls.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The scene: The sands of Miami Beach, which were transformed into a luxurious playground/open air concert hall for the rich and famous.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 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
  • It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Lightweight Sweats Classic Zip Hoodie is incredibly soft and pairs beautifully with their ultra-soft ribbed pieces like the Ribbed Modal Body Long Sleeve.
    Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • All while navigating the final stint on the soft tire for over 20 laps and keeping a surging Lando Norris behind him, not once losing his concentration.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The rock outfit’s latest push comes just ahead of the deluxe edition of From Zero, and the lead single from that project has been certified a true radio smash.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Additional contributors include Daybreakers, Mura Masa, and Sally C, while a deluxe edition of Mixes will feature additional contributions from Chino Moreno of the Deftones, Mogwai, 65daysofstatic, and the Twilight Sad.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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