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Recent Examples of velvety From the sleek tube to the velvety texture, this quickly became a favorite in our routines. Mary Honkus, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025 Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day. Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025 And the hint of sea salt enhances the sweet, velvety chocolate. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025 Made with velvety black suede uppers and thick, shock-absorbing EVA midsoles, these sneakers can seamlessly transition from jogs around the city to nights out on the town. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
  • But Ayton has skill, a silky jumper, smooth footwork and a giant frame that can block off the paint on the other end.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This is no silky Maranello V-12; the noise is raw and uncouth.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • Dress up your bedroom with a new seven-piece comforter set or sink into something super soft like the Bedsure fluffy comforter.
    Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Thousands of reviewers have highlighted how soft and cozy the pad feels.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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