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Recent Examples of satiny As the children ran around the Playa Vista park on Sunday morning, their satiny red qipaos, or traditional Chinese dresses, signaled that this was no ordinary day. Helen Lipodcast Producer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023 Fattier cuts also contain collagen-rich connective tissue, which melts into gelatin, which, in turn, thickens and enriches the stew while creating a satiny broth. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022 The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and feels like a satiny balm on the lips. Samantha Crompton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2022 The silhouette came down the runway in shiny ivory hue and a shiny black option as well, made all the more balletic with lacy and satiny bows. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for satiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiny
Adjective
  • The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?
    Natalie Diaz September 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • According to Pinterest’s 2025 Fall Trends Report, searches for preppy staples are skyrocketing as folks embrace this polished aesthetic.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiny. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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