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Recent Examples of velvety The palate is very velvety, with black currants and boysenberries sweetly spiced with vanilla, chocolate, and clove, as well as an undertow of pencil shavings. Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021 The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched. Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021 The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear. Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021 Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines. Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
  • Subtle and silky tannins in a delicious matrix of dark, chewy flavors.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 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
  • Step 4: Apply the solution and scrub the carpet Apply the solution to the carpet and use a soft upholstery brush to scrub it in, working in small sections.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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