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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the silken texture of the synthetic fabric
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
she was unaccustomed to living in such silken surroundings
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Recent Examples of silken
The restaurant became a minor sensation—the titular dish is terrific, silken and subtle and rich, but what most stood out was a rotating lineup of specials, mostly hawker-style Malaysian fare, particularly the food of Klang, his parents’ home town, on Malaysia’s western coast.
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Properly constructed, a Martinez is plush with Italian vermouth but still prickly with gin, enjoying the diamond-clarity of a Martini but with the silken luxuriousness of a Manhattan.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Nut butter brings healthy fats and flavor, and silken tofu works as a neutral-tasting protein boost.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
To some, the eggs of green lacewings (insects of the family Chrysopidae) may appear as tiny pearls or drops attached to the tips of silken, hairlike stalks.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Properly constructed, a Martinez is plush with Italian vermouth but still prickly with gin, enjoying the diamond-clarity of a Martini but with the silken luxuriousness of a Manhattan.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Nut butter brings healthy fats and flavor, and silken tofu works as a neutral-tasting protein boost.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
To some, the eggs of green lacewings (insects of the family Chrysopidae) may appear as tiny pearls or drops attached to the tips of silken, hairlike stalks.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
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This Laura Geller hydrating primer creates a silky-smooth canvas that grips your foundation for all-day wear.
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Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’.
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
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Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
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The outdoor shower was lined by a wall of luxuriant birds of paradise plants.
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But so do bursts of color, softer fabrics and strange patterns.
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.
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The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.
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Center City was silent except for drug dealers in deluxe cars driving round at night.
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Even those spending six figures annually (as opposed to monthly) on rent have more access than ever to ultra-luxury residences.
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The off-market transaction underscores a broader reality of today’s ultra-luxury market, where control of land increasingly outweighs the ambition of what might be built upon it.
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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