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
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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Styled by Dani Michelle, the Rhode founder has shown a penchant for silky Tom Ford-era Gucci and buttery Saint Laurent blazers, clingy Mugler dresses and sweet Donna Karan sets.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Your gift recipient will love lounging in bed with these smooth and almost silky sheets from Target.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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The seven-piece Horsebit Colleciton includes five bottoms and two jackets that are decorated with luxurious hardware for a polished edge.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Where would his luxurious effort last night rank in terms of another award that does not exist, namely the greatest-ever assist in the Champions League?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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Take the front row, for example, where Russell was fitted with medium tires and Verstappen was on soft tires.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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These unique washcloths only need water to remove makeup like foundation, concealer, and blush, and are soft and gentle enough to wipe away stubborn mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow around the delicate eye area.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rush just released the 50-track super deluxe anthology RUSH 50, which runs from the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single through a live recording of the final song Lee, Lifeson and Peart played together during the R40 tour closer at the Forum.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Go back to the days of acoustic or deluxe CDs and regular and signed and call it a day.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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High-end luxury prices start at nearly five times that price, while ultra-luxury surge to more than 12 times the typical home price.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fisker, 62, is best known for designing ultra-luxury cars for BMW, Ford, Tesla, and Aston Martin before starting Fisker Automotive in 2007.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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