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as in glossy
having a shiny surface or finish
satin paint
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the satin petals of a rose
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Recent Examples of sat in
Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Dec. 2022
Visit the brand's website to save up to 60 percent off a slew of clips, towels, and even satin pillowcases for great hair on a budget — no code needed.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022
The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute voted this pair the best value satin pajamas in their tests.
—Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
But no one loves the eye-catching arm candy as much as Balenciaga disciple Kim Kardashian, whose commitment to Demna’s vision frequently involves her wiggling into full-look stretch-satin to realize her street-style art.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2022
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Verb
Last night, the Don't Worry Darling star attended the 2022 British Independent Film Awards in London and made an entrance in an airy baby pink satin slipdress by Rodarte and a dramatic tulle cape.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Dec. 2022
Visit the brand's website to save up to 60 percent off a slew of clips, towels, and even satin pillowcases for great hair on a budget — no code needed.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022
The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute voted this pair the best value satin pajamas in their tests.
—Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
But no one loves the eye-catching arm candy as much as Balenciaga disciple Kim Kardashian, whose commitment to Demna’s vision frequently involves her wiggling into full-look stretch-satin to realize her street-style art.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sat in
Adjective
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The makeup market doubled down on lip liners and glossy lip oils over lipstick.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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As for her glam, makeup artist Debra Ferullo accentuated Hudson’s eyebrows, applied a glossy lip and lined the actress’ eyes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One of our standout picks is the best-selling wireless Oeak bra, which has become a regular in my own rotation thanks to its silky smooth fabric and impressively lightweight fit.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Now this is a product that truly lives up to its name—Mise en Scène’s Perfect Serum is infused with Moroccan argan oil to deeply hydrate and revive dry, damaged strands, leaving them silky, smooth, and, well, pretty close to perfect.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To begin to feel the story behind each collection before the first look even walked out was a testament to how creatively the designers and their teams set the stage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the Game 3 loss, Varland set down his hat and walked out of the visitor’s clubhouse.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The shoe has moved fluidly through fashion eras, first embraced as a practical but polished pump and later evolving into an entire family of silhouettes — including the Varina flat introduced in 2007, the Vanna ballet flat style, slingbacks, mary janes and sandal iterations.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The two-star La Atelier de Joël Robuchon is a polished iteration of the late chef’s modern French cooking, and its one-star sibling Le Jardinier draws inspiration from hyperseasonal Japanese cuisine and traditional French cooking technique .—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The actress kept the rest of her look casual and texture-focused, pairing her mary janes with a soft gray sweater featuring an oversized ruffle neckline and a raw-hem denim miniskirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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By cutting t-shirts into continuous strips and giving them a gentle stretch, the fabric curls into a soft, versatile yarn.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crutchfield walked attendees through both the plants and the college’s collection of dyestuffs, highlighting the institution’s sustainable processes at this rather unique urban greenspace.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Defenseman Jake Livanavage walked the puck down from center point and passed into the right circle.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Next, there was another close-up of her face, showing her skin glistening, as well as her tattoo and the black Rhode pillow.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Kathy Ten Eyck flew from Utica, New York into New Mexico to visit the glistening dunes of White Sands National Park.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Paltrow styled her top with a sleek black skirt for a dressier look, while Gaines proved that denim-on-denim is anything but outdated with her jeans and coordinating shirt.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Sat in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sat%20in. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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