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satin 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of satinnext
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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sat in

2 of 2

verb

past tense of sit in
as in walked out

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Recent Examples of satin
Adjective
Nominated for best supporting actress in a musical-comedy or drama television series, Debicki paired the satin frock with a delicate diamond collar courtesy of Dior Fine Jewlery. — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023 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 See All Example Sentences for satin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satin
  1. glossy
  2. silky
  3. walked out
  4. polished
  5. soft
  6. walked
  7. glistening
  8. sleek
Adjective
  • There’s a real buzz in the air, both from the eager Londoners queuing patiently for their order, and from the heady fumes of roasting beans—piled up like mountains of glossy jewels behind the counter.
    — Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • As for footwear, Reinhart opted for a set of glossy black Paris Texas peep-toe pumps.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • Several minutes in garlicky olive oil then transform them into silky ribbons that tangle easily with the pasta.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • To no surprise, celebrity MUA Tina Turnbow relied on Armani Beauty to create Russell’s glam, including the brand’s iconic skinlike foundation, silky concealer, and smoothing primer.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of silky
Verb
  • Cuban diplomats present at the assembly then walked out of the room.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding walked out of his press conference to a standing ovation from the donors who had filed into the room after the Rebels had spoiled Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of walked out
Adjective
  • What’s now a polished lodge—two- and three-story wings along the shoreline, fishing boats named Eel Grass and Sea Wolf docked out front—was a defunct forestry homestead when the Nation bought it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The polished yet relaxed styling put a fresh spin on one of fall’s most timeless footwear staples — and marked a stylish switch-up for the princess.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • Paris Baguette serves sweet and savory pastries, wraps, breakfast sandwiches and cakes, including chocolate hazelnut with Nutella, a chocolate mousse, salted caramel layer cake, a blueberry chiffon cake and a strawberry soft cream cake.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For those not quite ready to descend immediately into oxbloods, blacks, and vampy winter tones, taupe offers a softer way in.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of soft
Verb
  • At one point, Ramírez, decked out in his jockey outfit, walked Rolison around the grounds by the ear of his horse costume.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Londoner walked away looking only slightly less confused.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of walked
Adjective
  • Retailing for $1,170, the all-black style featured glistening satin black uppers that transitioned into open, rounded toes with thick straps.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In some memes in recent weeks, the photo has become so over-edited that the character's glistening face is slicker, darker and even more uncanny.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of glistening
Adjective
  • However, all are generously sized and sleek, with bright white bedding accented with pops of stately blue, silver and hot pink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And the sleek Schmiede version encompasses all the Nugget's best attributes – three-room design, available rear toilet and available all-wheel drive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sleek

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