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
Her voice has been sharp, sometimes saucy, and could be silken — then let out a bell-ringing laugh.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
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On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The label doesn’t specify the thread count, but the sheets certainly felt soft and luxurious.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the early modern era, sugar was a valuable luxurious commodity, replacing honey as a sweetener.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 28 Oct. 2025.
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