1
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
With a voice both smoky and silken, Roberta Flack carved a distinguished impression.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
What’s more, silken tofu also makes an excellent vegan substitute for egg yolks in Caesar dressing, or even sour cream and buttermilk in ranch-style dressings.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 30 May 2025
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.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
What’s more, silken tofu also makes an excellent vegan substitute for egg yolks in Caesar dressing, or even sour cream and buttermilk in ranch-style dressings.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 30 May 2025
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.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
Adjective
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Imagined herself back in her closet, throwing the silky dress over her head, her arms slipping into the sleeves, the skirt falling over her like water.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Think of dry body oil mists as the 2.0 version of regular body oils—maintaining the same nourishing benefits, while drying down at lightening speed to a weightless finish that leaves skin feeling silky smooth.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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The spa pairs the area’s historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Investing in your body care routine can transform your daily regimen into a luxurious ritual, especially with the skin-baring summer months ahead.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 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
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Meanwhile, a beard provided a simpler solution: a luxuriant facial covering requiring only the occasional scissor trim—no barber necessary.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Those soft ticket sales suggest that nostalgia isn’t nearly as potent as Sony might have hoped when greenlighting the slasher sequel and reuniting the original 1998 film’s stars, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 July 2025
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Clean your pearls with a polishing cloth and a pearl safe spray, our deluxe cleaning kit is perfect for the job.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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There are several clusters of bedrooms throughout the house, but the deluxe primary suite is a true showstopper with a fireplace, a sitting room with a wet bar, and access to a private deck overlooking the grounds.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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