as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
And no wonder, with every element beautifully executed, from flaky fish on velvety grits to an elegant white wine sauce that takes the hearty dish from familiar to fancy.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
This traditional Greek chicken soup made with egg, lemon, and orzo tastes rich and velvety, but also bright and refreshing thanks to lemon juice.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
The latter is inspired by Prohibition-era nightlife, with notes of rum, tobacco, and smooth, velvety orris.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
This traditional Greek chicken soup made with egg, lemon, and orzo tastes rich and velvety, but also bright and refreshing thanks to lemon juice.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
The latter is inspired by Prohibition-era nightlife, with notes of rum, tobacco, and smooth, velvety orris.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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.
—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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The Marmaille cuvée, introduced from the 2023 vintage, blends Cinsault and Grenache to emphasize fruit and elegance, while a Grenache-dominant cuvée offers a silkier profile aligned with modern food pairing.
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The 2019 has aromas of licorice, cassis, black raspberry, cedar, and mocha with silky tannins and flavors of sweet baking spices, ripe dark fruits, and a touch of dark chocolate in the finish.
Adjective
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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