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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
It’s paired with a lovely cauliflower puree with a silken texture that’s a technical achievement in its own right.
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Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The strapless number featured mesh detailing, against silken panels.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Enjoy a bite to eat, drinks and live music as the soulful vocalist presents a silken-toned musical homage to Valentine’s Day.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
All the elements are there — bitterness, sweetness and a kiss of acidity — in a harmonious balance that melts with a silken gloss.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The strapless number featured mesh detailing, against silken panels.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Enjoy a bite to eat, drinks and live music as the soulful vocalist presents a silken-toned musical homage to Valentine’s Day.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
All the elements are there — bitterness, sweetness and a kiss of acidity — in a harmonious balance that melts with a silken gloss.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
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Roberts's 100 percent silk hot pants featured a silky base in the shade Italian Straw with delicate lace trim in black.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hydration, Plus Flavor When sipped, rosemary water offers an herbaceous flavor that feels sophisticated and a little luxurious.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 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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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ground-level studio apartment, which serves as a deluxe guest suite, has its own kitchen, full bathroom, and washer/dryer unit.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pre-order Aster's deluxe limited-edition at Amazon now.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene The latest ultra-luxury hotel chain to land in Greece, and the newest milestone in the ritzy revival of the Athenian Riviera.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The gains spanned both ends of the market, from condos under $500,000 to ultra-luxury properties above $5 million.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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