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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
Compared to Reformation’s Celine Low-rise Silk Pants, the Amazon Xibaobao Satin Wide-leg Pants are $162 less and look almost identical, considering the elastic waistband, wide leg, and silky-smooth material.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
This silky, nostalgic, and comforting pudding is a dreamy dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The shine of the silky fabric contrasted with the structure of the blazer gives this satin-skirt outfit polish without trying too hard.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
This silky, nostalgic, and comforting pudding is a dreamy dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The shine of the silky fabric contrasted with the structure of the blazer gives this satin-skirt outfit polish without trying too hard.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky
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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 actor, 42, sported a shaggy blonde hairstyle during a date night with girlfriend Monica Barbaro to see the Penn and Teller show in Las Vegas.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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In a first, researchers found a chunk of meat from a woolly rhinoceros — a creature similar in size to modern white rhinoceros, but with a shaggy coat of hair — preserved inside the stomach of one of the pups.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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Between its dig-free straps, silky-soft performance fabric, and light Spanxsmooth compression, this one-and-done outfit is a unicorn of travel-friendly pieces, offering all-day comfort in one singular silhouette that’s just as easy to style under a cardigan, zip-up, or jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers agree the set feels ultra-soft.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Things became so hairy that Ghost City Tours, which hosted events featuring Annabelle, released a statement confirming that Annabelle had nothing to do with the fire.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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In October, for his first collection as the designer of Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink put models in hairy trompe-l’œil-style catsuits, while Kim Kardashian — who last year first teased us with a Skims faux fur bikini — fully committed with a range of merkins in various shades and hair types.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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Stop by Convivium Bar for a craft cocktail also made utilizing the fruits of Monaci’s orchards, or for a glass of velvety Guido Coffa wine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rather than a glossy or dramatic wash of deep black color, Hadid’s look has a velvety finish that adds sophistication.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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