1
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
The palate is supple and satiny with ripe notes of peach and apple while the finish stays clean and fresh with a hint of mineral.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This one’s accompanied by satiny potato purée, and the sauce comes from one of two pots in which the week’s bones simmer all day and night.
—Lindsey Tramuta Thibault Montamat, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2023
If a demi-shine, satiny finish is more your speed, then swipe on a coat of Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lipstick.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
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
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This one’s accompanied by satiny potato purée, and the sauce comes from one of two pots in which the week’s bones simmer all day and night.
—Lindsey Tramuta Thibault Montamat, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2023
If a demi-shine, satiny finish is more your speed, then swipe on a coat of Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lipstick.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiny
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While Alberta Ferretti creative director Lorenzo Serafini's runway design featured glistening embellishments and more dramatic draping, the shoppable cape dress does not include an open back at all.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Oct. 2025
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Ye Fan for The New York Times Caroline Palmer was telling the story of how she got hired at Vogue in 2001 when a waitress at Tierney’s Tavern plunked two pints of beer and a pile of glistening onion rings on the table between us.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, safety is the top concern among users in the Reddit thread, with many reporting that their glossy or ultra-smooth floors are incredibly slippery, especially when wet.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Friday night, tennis superstar Serena Williams made a splash at the Princesa De Asturias awards ceremony, clad in a head-to-toe fiery red ensemble featuring glossy pumps.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Shulman was equally polished in a cord blazer over a white shirt styled with suede boots.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Grid Stitch Quilt Give your bed a polished upgrade with this quilt from Joanna Gaines’ Target brand.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dress up your bedroom with a new seven-piece comforter set or sink into something super soft like the Bedsure fluffy comforter.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of reviewers have highlighted how soft and cozy the pad feels.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Recently at the All’s Fair premiere in Los Angeles, the actress wore a glittery black-and-silver turtleneck top with short sleeves along with a sleek maxi skirt.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Incorporating removable furniture, the design also adds to the vessel’s sleek profile.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiny. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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