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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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Recent Examples of silky
Her look, custom-made by Nicolas Ghesquière, featured a silky tangerine fabric and a classic ballgown silhouette.
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
Guests can participate in a chocolate-making class, from toasting and grinding beans into a silky smooth chocolate paste, or join a Mayan cooking class to experience hand-pressing tortillas and making traditional hot chocolate from scratch.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Despite the frequent color treatments, Rowland’s hair maintained a silky finish, taking us back to her SoftSheen Carson ads in the 2000s.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Our favorite is this one from Le Wand, which sports a head made from silky soft silicone and a handy travel lock.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
Guests can participate in a chocolate-making class, from toasting and grinding beans into a silky smooth chocolate paste, or join a Mayan cooking class to experience hand-pressing tortillas and making traditional hot chocolate from scratch.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Despite the frequent color treatments, Rowland’s hair maintained a silky finish, taking us back to her SoftSheen Carson ads in the 2000s.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Our favorite is this one from Le Wand, which sports a head made from silky soft silicone and a handy travel lock.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for silky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky
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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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Continue on with Banana Republic’s shaggy knit cardigan, a pair of knee-high boots from Jeffrey Campbell, and finally, H&M’s leopard-print ’90s bag.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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And there's an endearingly shaggy side to this film, all the more shocking given its then-record cost.—
Darren Franich,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With a focus on soft, natural tones, sustainable materials and biophilic elements like plants and greenery, this trend transforms hospitality spaces into peaceful sanctuaries.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the Netanyahu government pressed on, defying all its critics and continuing to pound its foes, betting that a brutal demonstration of effective hard power would more than compensate for a loss of soft power—and within its brutal region, might even constitute its own form of soft power, as well.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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Key Ingredients: Basil leaf hairy root blend, sunflower oil, baobab oil Type: Pre-wash oil Best For: Dry scalp, product build-up, all hair textures Size: 3 oz.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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However, plants with hairy leaves or plants in soilless mixes may do better by being watered from the bottom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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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 4 Feb. 2025.
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