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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
The silky pair integrates sweetness and care that have real effects on restoring and softening the body and mind.
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Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Later in the show, the mom of one returned to the runway in an all-white look featuring a silky camisole and short set and massive quilted wings.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Sunny Heat Cooling Silk Blanket Reviewers rave that this comforter is silky smooth and the best blanket, earning it an overall five-star rating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Later in the show, the mom of one returned to the runway in an all-white look featuring a silky camisole and short set and massive quilted wings.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Sunny Heat Cooling Silk Blanket Reviewers rave that this comforter is silky smooth and the best blanket, earning it an overall five-star rating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 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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Her brunette hair was styled with a shaggy aesthetic with fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as on Letterboxd, Runquist’s YouTube videos are conversational and shaggy.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The larvae are usually about an 1/8-inch long, tan and covered in hairy bristles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Descriptions of the Mogollon Monster vary, but it's generally described as a large, hairy and humanoid figure, standing over 7 feet tall, with a strong, foul odor.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The result is a wine list that spans the globe, from velvety reds to crisp whites, including picks from Napa Valley’s Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Italy’s Marchesi Antinori, Chile’s VIK, Burgundy’s Albert Bichot Pouilly-Fuissé.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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The cushions are made of high-density sponge, while the cover is velvety soft and machine-washable.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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