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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
On the cover, the Grammy nominee wears a silky olive green top paired with a blue and white knit cardigan and jeans, her long dark waves swept to the side.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 June 2025
Rent a car and head north to the silky soft black-sand beach of Seixal and lava rock swimming pools of Porto Moniz.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025
Coco Jones leans into soft-glam, using bronzed lids and radiant finishes to complement her silky vocals.
—Essence, 27 June 2025
Soft, stretchy, and silky smooth, AirEssentials is definitely worth the hype.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 June 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 June 2025
Rent a car and head north to the silky soft black-sand beach of Seixal and lava rock swimming pools of Porto Moniz.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025
Coco Jones leans into soft-glam, using bronzed lids and radiant finishes to complement her silky vocals.
—Essence, 27 June 2025
Soft, stretchy, and silky smooth, AirEssentials is definitely worth the hype.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 June 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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The Saja Boys are memorable creations of their own, an over-the-top collection of shaggy haircuts, dewy faces, and bright streetwear that instantly invokes the heartthrobs of BTS or Stray Kids.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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The researchers found that climate shifts that underwrote the spread of grasslands allowed big sloths to arise, the shaggy mammals then altering those habitats to maintain open spaces best suited to big bodies capable of moving long distances.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The finish is sleek with a soft sheen, and a subtle silver mountain logo sits just below the stainless steel rim.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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These attempts to reshape the narrative around China’s actions go way beyond cultural soft power.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Small, hairy hominids emerge — but the twist is that Superman must protect these Mole Men from the prairie mob who want to shoot the outsiders on sight.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.—
Kate Merker,
Good Housekeeping,
6 Jan. 2021
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Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
17 Nov. 2022
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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