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Recent Examples of silken 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 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, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
Adjective
  • Both are spiked with cream, ultra-silky and super-versatile.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Like Knowles, Gayle King embraced autumnal tones as well, wearing a silky satin orange dress with an asymmetrical neckline and floral appliqués on the one sleeve.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • With fantastic views of the Bay of Lagos and a luxurious architectural setting, Al Sud serves a locavore tasting menu that’s delicate but not fussy, with fish and seafood from Sagres plus meat and produce from nearby farms.
    Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Capacity at safari lodges is limited, as is access to parks and concessions; in return those lodges are luxurious, and the ecosystems around them pristine.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • It was designed as a deluxe version of the company's original Pocket Survival Tool (PST) but was ultimately named the Wave due to its extra-curvy blade, which was accessible for the first time in a Leatherman tool directly from the handle, without the need to open the pliers.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The resort is home to 273 deluxe guest rooms and suites and is great for couples, families, and even their pets.
    Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Scenic Eclipse, launched in 2019, was among the first in the fast-growing number of small ultra-luxury expedition cruise ships with all-balcony suites and large-ship amenities.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In Kenya, retreat to ultra-luxury safari tents overlooking the vast savannah after days spent witnessing the Great Migration and Big Five game drives.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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