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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Makeup artist Nina Park provided Sink with bold brows and a soft glossy lip to complete the look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The open-concept space includes a galley kitchen with a breakfast bar and glossy stone floors.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The dumplings are delicious in broth or served with a silky cheese sauce.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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So do the traditional Portuguese tartlets of Emeril’s pastry-shop days, which have a sweet and silky custard filling and a golden, bite-size crust.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The amount of experience that’s walked out the door — that’s been my challenge.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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When Sabbath took the stage, Mike walked out to join me.—
Stephen Rea,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This white alabaster, while far from a traditional menorah, offers the sort of sophistication that suits other polished holiday decorations perfectly.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Clark’s delivery was confident, polished and emotionally resonant — drawing clear comparisons to early-2000s country stars while asserting her place as a rising voice in the genre.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Another noteworthy development is Arts Landing, a four-acre city park in Downtown Pittsburgh featuring public art, greenery and performance space set to soft open in April 2026.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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For the white colorway, a contrasting gum sole with a soft suede toe highlights the sneaker, while the black version features a brown distressed tooling.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors said Raleigh walked outside his home after hearing Chastain throwing rocks at his garage.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kylie, with her bag of potato chips in hand, then walked towards the bedroom door to try and leave.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Udo Kier is the perverted master of ceremonies in this three-ring circus of deviancy from director Paul Morrissey, which takes Frankenstein’s romantic necrophilia and distills it to its glistening, taboo essence.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Delicate purple, white, or lavender-pink flowers are embedded among tiny, glistening leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With its strand of diamonds, the necklace is substantial enough to leave a lasting impression when worn solo with everything from your favorite band tee or a sleek silk blouse.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Shoppers can snag durable sets like the Coolife 3-piece Luggage Set for less than $100, plus sleek carry-ons like the Wrangler 20-inch Carry-On Luggage that had thousands of buys this past month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satin. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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