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
Monroe wore a ‘pure white, long silken dress’ for her first wedding.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Use silken tofu or a Greek yogurt to enhance creaminess (and protein content) when making some of these swaps.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Soft, silken black hair is the latter—sexy, mysterious, and luxurious.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
The Running Man show itself, overseen by a silken Colman Domingo as host Bobby T, is presented as something like American Idol if, instead of singing, everyone were just trying to put off receiving a kill shot to the head for as long as possible.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Use silken tofu or a Greek yogurt to enhance creaminess (and protein content) when making some of these swaps.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Soft, silken black hair is the latter—sexy, mysterious, and luxurious.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
The Running Man show itself, overseen by a silken Colman Domingo as host Bobby T, is presented as something like American Idol if, instead of singing, everyone were just trying to put off receiving a kill shot to the head for as long as possible.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
Adjective
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Never before has Slot called on the silky-skilled teenager before the 70-minute mark in a Premier League game, and in only five of his nine outings has he been given more than 10 minutes of normal time to make a difference.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Discovery Princess’ 1,830 staterooms include two luxurious sky suites and hundreds of balcony rooms and mini-suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Best Mid Size 3-Row SUV Hyundai Palisade Redesigned for 2026, the even more modern and luxurious Hyundai Palisade was hands-down our judges favorite.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 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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In luxuriant landscapes, Shinomiya’s trio (voiced by Riku Hagiwara, Kotone Furukawa and Miyu Irino) throw lines at each other with strong alchemy.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Myrtle is much better matched by the title creature itself, a one-eyed puffball (Americans might compare it to the ‘90s Post Honeycomb cereal mascot) that flits and flies around with its luxuriant auburn coat fluttering in the breeze.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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They were headed home when the fresh snow, light and soft, suddenly descended from the slopes as one of the most ferocious forces of nature.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Your next best friend Weebles is the ultimate low-maintenance companion looking for a soft place to land in 2026!—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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The ultra-luxury suites in the latter are its crown jewels, designed to deliver the ultimate indulgence in space, amenities, and 24/7 personalized attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Silversea Best cruises for ultra-luxury Couples looking to sail on one of the most luxurious cruise lines in the world will want to book Silversea.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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