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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
Compared to Reformation’s Celine Low-rise Silk Pants, the Amazon Xibaobao Satin Wide-leg Pants are $162 less and look almost identical, considering the elastic waistband, wide leg, and silky-smooth material.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
This silky, nostalgic, and comforting pudding is a dreamy dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The shine of the silky fabric contrasted with the structure of the blazer gives this satin-skirt outfit polish without trying too hard.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
This silky, nostalgic, and comforting pudding is a dreamy dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The shine of the silky fabric contrasted with the structure of the blazer gives this satin-skirt outfit polish without trying too hard.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky
Adjective
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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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Meanwhile, Sean Suen focused on shaggy tresses.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Spot shaggy giants grazing in the heart of the city.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gordon is facing a lengthy trend of soft tissue injuries.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Compassionate words keep bonds soft and support your spiritual side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Things became so hairy that Ghost City Tours, which hosted events featuring Annabelle, released a statement confirming that Annabelle had nothing to do with the fire.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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In October, for his first collection as the designer of Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink put models in hairy trompe-l’œil-style catsuits, while Kim Kardashian — who last year first teased us with a Skims faux fur bikini — fully committed with a range of merkins in various shades and hair types.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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When added to the hot milk, this combination creates a silky, velvety consistency that feels indulgent but never heavy.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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