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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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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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Beneath the surface of this glossy novel is a heartfelt depiction of the obstacles aspirant writers face in trying to both produce and publish.—
Susan Coll
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rather than relying solely on glossy imagery or abstract measurements, its website takes a consumer-first approach.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, fans were shocked to see all five members of *NSYNC, which had disbanded nearly 20 years earlier, walked out together to present best pop video.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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After 30 minutes, Stires walked out of the pen and sat near some cottonwoods a short distance away.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With a yellow gold case framing the timeless depth of a polished Onyx dial, the Geneva Minute Repeater was one of the absolute best drops in Geneva last week.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Travis Kelce walked on the field toward the Kansas City Chiefs’ sideline, just a few steps away from the tunnel that would take him to the postgame locker room.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the summer of 1969 — weeks before the first humans walked on the moon — Manabe and Bryan recreated the Earth.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 849 Testarossa—which will be available as a coupe or spider with a retractable top—sports a sleek yet aggressive look in line with the rest of the brand’s current lineup, in particular the F80 and 296.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sat in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sat%20in. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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