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
Properly constructed, a Martinez is plush with Italian vermouth but still prickly with gin, enjoying the diamond-clarity of a Martini but with the silken luxuriousness of a Manhattan.
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Strangle him with a silken rope until his tongue protruded?
—Charles Portis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Next, Zoe Kravitz attended the Saint Laurent presentation in a silken grey dress with a camel tone fur coat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Strangle him with a silken rope until his tongue protruded?
—Charles Portis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Next, Zoe Kravitz attended the Saint Laurent presentation in a silken grey dress with a camel tone fur coat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
Adjective
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Coco Jones leans into soft-glam, using bronzed lids and radiant finishes to complement her silky vocals.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Soft, stretchy, and silky smooth, AirEssentials is definitely worth the hype.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Fons’ Mandane was every bit as gripping, too, sharpening her luxurious mezzo to deadly points in the first act and lacing it with sobs in the third.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The weekend is by no means over, but one extremely private ultra-Venetian venue has been thoroughly and seamlessly enjoyed, on June 26, with a dinner for the couple and their guests at the immense and immensely luxurious Palazzo Brandolini, presiding over the south bank of the Grand Canal.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 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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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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That includes things like mapping the profiles of people who could make future leaders, prioritizing growth opportunities for them, and focusing on cultivating softer people skills among this group, along with technical expertise.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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While investors are hoping for a soft landing in the U.S. economy, how severe might the outcome be if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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While the singer's latest full-length continues to appear on a handful of album charts in the United Kingdom, none of the tunes pushed from the project — or its deluxe edition follow-up, Brighter Days Ahead — are still present.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There are three complete shows in the deluxe version, as well as tracks from warm-up club dates and soundboard highlights from various live dates.—
Joe Gross,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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