1
as in glossy
having a shiny surface or finish
satin paint
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2
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the satin petals of a rose
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Recent Examples of satin
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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Adjective
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 satin
Adjective
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Reactions were otherwise subdued during the film—a life-like, but glossy depiction of the Iranian regime that struggled to keep audience attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Beat on medium-high until thick, glossy, and room temperature, 4 to 6 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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From linen and cotton to silky satin, these are my picks for chic, lightweight pants.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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They’re made from 300-thread-count sateen fabric with a silky feel.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In a nod to her Noughties rom-com glory days, Lopez embraced glam that could have walked out of the early 2000s.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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That's a dramatically higher survival rate than was seen in West Africa in 2014, where only about half of patients walked out of treatment clinics.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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As the limestone’s natural acids slowly leach into the softer sandstone, the structure will erode over time.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Zeferjahn walked Junior Caminero on four pitches after replacing Mitch Farris with two on and two outs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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In 2022, Under 30 alum Sarah Guo walked away from a high profile investing job at Reid Hoffman’s venture fund Greylock to start her own firm, Conviction.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Lopez paired the perfect party dress with matching drop sparkly earrings and strappy sandals that also featured glistening sparkle details.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Michelle Pfeiffer wears a sleek black pantsuit at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satin. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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