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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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Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Jewell’s Elk Prairie Pinot Noir (Humboldt County) is a smooth and silky glass of comfort without the tug of aggressive tannins, the brashness of in-your-face fruit.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Buttery toasted pecans, silky chocolate fudge, and salted caramel drizzle over the top to round out the turtle texture and flavor profile.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This maxi dress adds a silky touch to your winter outfits, complete with a V-neck design and cap sleeves for a more feminine touch.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Jewell’s Elk Prairie Pinot Noir (Humboldt County) is a smooth and silky glass of comfort without the tug of aggressive tannins, the brashness of in-your-face fruit.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Buttery toasted pecans, silky chocolate fudge, and salted caramel drizzle over the top to round out the turtle texture and flavor profile.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This maxi dress adds a silky touch to your winter outfits, complete with a V-neck design and cap sleeves for a more feminine touch.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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After creating a well in the center of the mixture, gradually pour in the buttermilk and stir to make a shaggy dough.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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While the film is set in an alternate version of the '90s, Pratt's smuggler character Keats' shaggy blond locks and facial hair harken back to an even earlier decade.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Smooth a small amount onto dry hair to revive soft definition in your second- or third-day curls.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The TikTok trends that coined wacky new terms, the brand scandals that got everyone checking their lot numbers, the most memorable celebrity makeup moments—this is your final exam on 2024’s hairiest, happiest, and most helpful beauty stories.Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a heartbreaking moment, Driggs lifts his hairy little arms up to his human, beseeching him to take him back.Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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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 5 Jan. 2025.
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