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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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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The ramekin is constructed with premium stoneware and finished with a glossy glaze that guarantees even heat distribution and retention while resisting scratching, fading, and chipping.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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The rest of the look was textbook Lily Collins, sticking to her classic style of glam with a nude lip, signature strong eyebrows, and smoky eyeshadow, as well as a glossy, chin-length bob with a middle part.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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As lasers sliced through smoke billowing from the stage, frontman Tyrone Lindqvist's silky falsetto floated over a sea of festivalgoers stretching far, far, far beyond the soundboard.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The actress wore a Tamara Ralph gown which featured a spiky gold corset top, with a slightly plunging neckline, and a silky white skirt that flowed to the floor.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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After the cohosts — including 36-year-old Griffin — walked out Thursday to a set decorated with Christmas trimmings, moderator Whoopi Goldberg addressed Griffin's return to the Hot Topics table.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
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During halftime of the TCU-Florida game, a 67-year-old man walked out to halfcourt and jumped on top of a table.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a desire for a more human, less polished perspective.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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These days, after a sweeping 2025 reimagination in anticipation of the resort's 75th anniversary, the beloved ocean- and bayfront property still feels like a throwback but has introduced a polished new era of breezy Keys hospitality for the modern traveler.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The silky-soft slippers are also infused with lavender to add a bit of aromatherapy to your relaxation, plus they’re outfitted in soft fabric.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Use soft, outward sweeping or circular motions to blend until your face is evenly covered.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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There, Ba Pace performed songs from his catalog, including some off Midnight Maroon, for anyone who walked by.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Dec. 2025
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The man walked around the desk, pointed the gun at the judge and repeatedly shot him.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 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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Flexibility and a glove-like fit make these Italian leather flats mold gently to your foot while keeping a sleek profile.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop even more sleek sandals inspired by Taylor Swift’s sporty NBA Finals look below.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satin. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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