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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
This cycle is ideal for washing everything from your stretchable leggings to synthetic, silky work blouses.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
And while the silky set comes in an array of bold patterns and bright colors, the Ula Mint print is a geometrical design inspired by coastal hibiscus and Hawaiian island flora.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The silky butter yellow slip dress became a pivotal look and a point of styling reference for years to come (Sabrina Carpenter even opted for a lookalike while celebrating her 25th birthday).
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 2026
The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
And while the silky set comes in an array of bold patterns and bright colors, the Ula Mint print is a geometrical design inspired by coastal hibiscus and Hawaiian island flora.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The silky butter yellow slip dress became a pivotal look and a point of styling reference for years to come (Sabrina Carpenter even opted for a lookalike while celebrating her 25th birthday).
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 2026
The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
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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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Between segments, Byrd, a shaggy-haired blonde perpetually clad in a spiderweb crochet bikini, would take calls from viewers, urge them to use condoms and dental dams, and get ready for the next performer, who would vary in gender expression and talent.—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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However, despite Fariala’s tight control of the tone and the musical elements, the script remains shaggy and unfocused at times.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Early on in his first five, six starts, there were a lot of balls in play, obviously some soft contact, balls at guys.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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This mini dress is made from lightweight fabric that feels soft against the skin and has a breezy silhouette that keeps it from clinging.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Some plants don’t interest them as much, especially plants with hairy or fuzzy leaves or that are strongly scented.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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The more popular Australian and New Zealand tree ferns, with their hairy trunks, get tired looking after a while, even while the giant chain fern expands radially into a huge clump with leaves up to 5 feet tall or taller.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the other creatures parked in Clark’s Backrooms nest is a diminutive entity in velvety red that strongly recalls a still, silent version of the Little Man From Another Place, a signature character from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Then there’s the white sage, with its velvety leaves and strong, almost medicinal scent.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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