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as in glistening
having a shiny surface or finish
the satiny short coat of an Arabian horse
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a lovely satiny fabric that feels so good next to the skin
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Recent Examples of satiny
This is another bra on constant rotation for me, thanks in large part to the sleek, satiny fabric and comfortable-yet-supportive wireless design.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Beef broth transforms the sautéed mushrooms into a satiny, rich gravy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
According to him, aging skin benefits from sheer, buildable pigments that layer smoothly, have true-to-skin undertones, and have a soft, satiny finish that’s neither flat nor glittery.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The lightweight, black satiny nylon jacket featured ruched velvet stripes and a boned ruffle around the neck, a tie belt and a zip front.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Beef broth transforms the sautéed mushrooms into a satiny, rich gravy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
According to him, aging skin benefits from sheer, buildable pigments that layer smoothly, have true-to-skin undertones, and have a soft, satiny finish that’s neither flat nor glittery.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The lightweight, black satiny nylon jacket featured ruched velvet stripes and a boned ruffle around the neck, a tie belt and a zip front.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiny
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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
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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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Al Bello—Getty Images Hart caught a break when Wemby, usually so silky at the foul line, missed a pair.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Reactions were otherwise subdued during the film—a life-like, but glossy depiction of the Iranian regime that struggled to keep audience attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Beat on medium-high until thick, glossy, and room temperature, 4 to 6 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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Behind the polished facade of creator campaigns sits a workflow that is still largely manual.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For example, using geometry and the longitudinal position of the home, the team angled the awning over the windows in the main living space so shade falls in front of the house in summer and moves deep into the living area in winter to heat the polished concrete floor.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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As the limestone’s natural acids slowly leach into the softer sandstone, the structure will erode over time.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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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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While these sleek sandals have a similar square-toe shape as the above pair, the chain detailing along the upper strap is smaller and narrower.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiny. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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