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as in satin
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the plant's fibers feel silky to the touch
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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the tops of the leaves are a dark glossy green, but the undersides are light and silky
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Recent Examples of silky
These silky sheets marry a polished design with a luxurious handfeel.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
This set is a PEOPLE favorite for bamboo sheets, thanks to the silky-soft material that is cool to the touch.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Larsa Pippen milled around the outskirts while Lindsay Lohan, in a silky slip dress and a shaggy cream coat, was spotted smiling and posing for photos with the brand's fashion director Tara Rudes Dann.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In the owner's defense, cocker spaniels are not the easiest dog breed to groom, given their long, silky coats.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
This set is a PEOPLE favorite for bamboo sheets, thanks to the silky-soft material that is cool to the touch.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Larsa Pippen milled around the outskirts while Lindsay Lohan, in a silky slip dress and a shaggy cream coat, was spotted smiling and posing for photos with the brand's fashion director Tara Rudes Dann.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In the owner's defense, cocker spaniels are not the easiest dog breed to groom, given their long, silky coats.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky
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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Grand Prize Bird Photos The Grand Prize Winner for the new Colombia and Chile category was awarded to this image of a blue-and-gray kingfisher flying out of the water, creating a splash around its wet body, shaggy crest, white collar and rufous belly.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Larsa Pippen milled around the outskirts while Lindsay Lohan, in a silky slip dress and a shaggy cream coat, was spotted smiling and posing for photos with the brand's fashion director Tara Rudes Dann.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cook, stirring often, until mixture reaches soft-ball consistency and registers 235°F on an instant-read or candy thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Notably, the offer was split, with one direction centering on soft tailoring, with modal and other fluid fabrics shown for blazers and trousers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Edible insects in the form of wriggling maggots or hairy caterpillars are both delicacy and staple in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a central African nation of nearly 120 million people.—
Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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Once Upon a Brick — Wolf Guy gets himself into a hairy situation in this howling comedy.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lamb's ear adds a soft green, velvety touch to any garden and, in the South and USDA Zones 7-9, it can often be grown as an evergreen.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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