as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the growing antlers of a young deer are covered with a velvetlike skin
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Adjective
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Large, round, and flat, lupini beans somewhat resemble fava beans, while their firm, silky texture is similar to edamame.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Nothing Bundt Cakes teamed up with Dove to create this chocolate cake filled with raspberry puree and topped with a silky Dove chocolate heart.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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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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They were headed home when the fresh snow, light and soft, suddenly descended from the slopes as one of the most ferocious forces of nature.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Your next best friend Weebles is the ultimate low-maintenance companion looking for a soft place to land in 2026!—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Velvetlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvetlike. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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