Examples of silken in a Sentence

the silken texture of the synthetic fabric she was unaccustomed to living in such silken surroundings

Recent Examples on the Web Rimsky-Korsakov uses his gifts as an orchestrator to move from setting to dreamy setting, smartly using the solo violin — played with a silken virtuosity by concertmaster Jeff Thayer — as a motivic emcee over the course of the piece. — Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 The movement of her silken fabrics is exquisite to watch, in particular on the oversized button-down top. — Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 4 Feb. 2022 The blast of high heat from the broiler intensifies and concentrates the flavor of fruit, fast; a small amount of sabayon gives it a luxurious, silken quality. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2022 For those wanting a protein boost in their eggnog, Finestone also suggests adding some silken or soft tofu, then blending the mixture to create a thicker and smoother beverage. — Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 10 Dec. 2021 The solution to the vegan banh mi turned out to be basil pesto, peanut sauce for a silken texture, and smoked oyster mushrooms seasoned in soy sauce. — The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2021 Soom, made from Ethiopian white humera sesame, is the preferred brand of chefs for its silken texture and rich sesame flavor. — chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2021 Then, after a nod to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Craig appeared in a silken white robe and blond wig as Fay Wray in a black-and-white rendition of King Kong, complete with a giant ape hand appearing behind him. — Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 9 Oct. 2021 My sense is that the restaurant that served me a silken dark chocolate budino with salted butterscotch mousse and smoked peanut brittle will impress current diners with sweet corn pots de crème offered with lavender polenta cookies and burned honey. — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 See More

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