as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
From playground kickabouts with coats as goalposts to Sunday morning scrimmages on muddy park pitches to the velvety green turf of futuristic stadiums, soccer is close to a religion.
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Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Hovering somewhere between solid and liquid, mozzarella di bufala erupts on the palate with an electric acidity that cuts through its concentrated, velvety curd.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The velvety cloth lies flat with 16 fabric fasteners running along the top.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
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Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Hovering somewhere between solid and liquid, mozzarella di bufala erupts on the palate with an electric acidity that cuts through its concentrated, velvety curd.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The velvety cloth lies flat with 16 fabric fasteners running along the top.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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This Laura Geller hydrating primer creates a silky-smooth canvas that grips your foundation for all-day wear.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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But so do bursts of color, softer fabrics and strange patterns.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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