1
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the silken texture of the synthetic fabric
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2
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
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
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Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Her voice has been sharp, sometimes saucy, and could be silken — then let out a bell-ringing laugh.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
From silken suits to heady colognes, the Armani brand is easily described as rich, not just in price tag but in substance.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Tran had learned how to make tofu from her older sister in Vietnam, who sold silken tofu pudding from a street cart.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Her voice has been sharp, sometimes saucy, and could be silken — then let out a bell-ringing laugh.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
From silken suits to heady colognes, the Armani brand is easily described as rich, not just in price tag but in substance.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Tran had learned how to make tofu from her older sister in Vietnam, who sold silken tofu pudding from a street cart.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
Adjective
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The dumplings are delicious in broth or served with a silky cheese sauce.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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So do the traditional Portuguese tartlets of Emeril’s pastry-shop days, which have a sweet and silky custard filling and a golden, bite-size crust.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Both favor a quietly luxurious wardrobe heavy on tasteful neutrals and cocoon-like outerwear.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over time, his content became more professional and his trips more luxurious.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Another noteworthy development is Arts Landing, a four-acre city park in Downtown Pittsburgh featuring public art, greenery and performance space set to soft open in April 2026.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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For the white colorway, a contrasting gum sole with a soft suede toe highlights the sneaker, while the black version features a brown distressed tooling.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Many Radiohead fans were a little disappointed when the 30th anniversary of The Bends came and went this past March without a deluxe reissue or any sort of acknowledgement.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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But shortly after, Minaj threw barbs as SZA’s career, criticizing her decision to re-release her 2022 album SOS as the deluxe version Lana last year.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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One that would sit above the likes of Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury spin-off.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Median days on market for 90th percentile listings were 79 in September, while ultra-luxury homes can spend more than 100 days before selling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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