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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 secret to smoother, silkier mac and cheese every time is right in the pot.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The creamy texture also features vitamin E to nourish and soften hair, plus grapeseed oil to condition brows for a smooth, silky finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, the material is silky soft, and the stretchy waistband makes for easy on-and-off.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Here the strings underline the lyric’s unspoken threat and give a spiky subtext to the silky vocals.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
The creamy texture also features vitamin E to nourish and soften hair, plus grapeseed oil to condition brows for a smooth, silky finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, the material is silky soft, and the stretchy waistband makes for easy on-and-off.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Here the strings underline the lyric’s unspoken threat and give a spiky subtext to the silky vocals.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 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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The shredded sleeves of her Ashi Studio gown, frayed edges of her Dilara Findikoglu dress, trompe-l’oeil of her Margiela, fabric twists of her Roberto Cavalli, and shaggy accents of her vintage John Galliano are key touch-points.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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The star kept her beauty minimal for the Sunday morning sunbathing, styling her blonde hair down with shaggy face-framing bangs grazing her cheekbones and partially obscuring her eyes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The material is a blend of viscose, polyester, and nylon that shoppers call surprisingly soft and stretchy.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
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Creamy and soft, these shades aren't as stark as bright white and leave your nails looking clean while still feeling contemporary.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ideal for deshedding and extra hairy pets.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Why their way of being has created controversy Those who identify themselves as therians wear attire and accessories such as animal masks; gloves and socks in the shape of hairy paws with claws; collars and leashes.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The addition of the buttermilk gives this recipe a Southern twist as well as a velvety texture.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Flavors of blueberry, black plum, dark chocolate, and a touch of black licorice are wrapped in velvety tannins that dissipate into a finish that goes on and on.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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