as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
Saint Laurent’s velvety soft suede is deliciously luxurious in every sense.
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Paul Hollywood was presumably in his dressing room, putting on a crisp oxford shirt in a shade of blue meant to make his eyes pop—a vivid cerulean, a chilly Arctic sky, or, occasionally, a fuller, velvety navy just across the color wheel from his tan.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Tips for Making Crispy Gnocchi in Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Here are some of my best tips for success when making gnocchi and the most velvety Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
With two distinct layers—a yellow cake layer and a velvety cream cheese layer—this sheet cake is totally decadent.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Paul Hollywood was presumably in his dressing room, putting on a crisp oxford shirt in a shade of blue meant to make his eyes pop—a vivid cerulean, a chilly Arctic sky, or, occasionally, a fuller, velvety navy just across the color wheel from his tan.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Tips for Making Crispy Gnocchi in Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Here are some of my best tips for success when making gnocchi and the most velvety Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
With two distinct layers—a yellow cake layer and a velvety cream cheese layer—this sheet cake is totally decadent.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
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Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pair these sleek wide-leg jeans with a button-down shirt, or a silky blouse and heels for an office-appropriate style.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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
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Traditional shades of red and green remain present, but they’re joined by bubble gum pink and soft blue for a more eclectic palette.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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