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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
Start by blending an entire block of silken tofu until smooth, almost like a thick Alfredo sauce.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 June 2026
The larvae infest the food but can move some distance away to pupate, spinning a silken cocoon and attaching to the wall, under a shelf, or inside a box of food.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 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
See All Example Sentences for silken
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 June 2026
The larvae infest the food but can move some distance away to pupate, spinning a silken cocoon and attaching to the wall, under a shelf, or inside a box of food.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 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
See All Example Sentences for silken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
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The Marmaille cuvée, introduced from the 2023 vintage, blends Cinsault and Grenache to emphasize fruit and elegance, while a Grenache-dominant cuvée offers a silkier profile aligned with modern food pairing.
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The 2019 has aromas of licorice, cassis, black raspberry, cedar, and mocha with silky tannins and flavors of sweet baking spices, ripe dark fruits, and a touch of dark chocolate in the finish.
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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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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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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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That latter tune is included as a bonus track on the deluxe digital version of the new album.
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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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The Residences at Six Fisher Island, an ultra-luxury condo building, and The Mansions at Fisher Island, a series of single-family homes, are under construction now.
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The findings come at a time when the ultra-luxury market is operating more and more by its own rules.
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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