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
Enjoy a bite to eat, drinks and live music as the soulful vocalist presents a silken-toned musical homage to Valentine’s Day.
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Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
All the elements are there — bitterness, sweetness and a kiss of acidity — in a harmonious balance that melts with a silken gloss.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Katharine Blodgett’s delivery is silken, confident.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Plush jade bedspreads paired with silken green sheets or a jade accent wall would instantly soften a room and give it major earthy vibes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
All the elements are there — bitterness, sweetness and a kiss of acidity — in a harmonious balance that melts with a silken gloss.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Katharine Blodgett’s delivery is silken, confident.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Plush jade bedspreads paired with silken green sheets or a jade accent wall would instantly soften a room and give it major earthy vibes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
Adjective
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Like much of the first half of the episode, before the plane crash, this gala sequence is shot in silky gold colors, as if John and Carolyn had already been sanctified.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Glamour contributor Mary Honkus expected this to have an oily consistency, but instead the texture feels thick and silky.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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But the way Marchenko insists on drawing lines of uncomplicated beauty through the howling darkness of these songs gives his solitude a luxurious, almost decadent quality.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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Striking new lights — inside and out — add to the visual appeal of a luxurious new interior and entirely new exterior.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 Mar. 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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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The ground-level studio apartment, which serves as a deluxe guest suite, has its own kitchen, full bathroom, and washer/dryer unit.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pre-order Aster's deluxe limited-edition at Amazon now.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The ultra-luxury line was acquired by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group in 2022 and relaunched following a $170 million refurbishment of its two ocean ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The gains spanned both ends of the market, from condos under $500,000 to ultra-luxury properties above $5 million.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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