in velvet

Example Sentences

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And I agree it should be socially acceptable to drape oneself in velvet External link.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The coach is made of gilded wood with elaborate carvings and is upholstered in velvet and satin.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

Instagram videos have brought in a younger crowd in velvet tops and furry cowboy hats; they share the dance floor with Oil Can Harry’s veterans in simple flannel shirts and jeans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2023

The crowd outside the theater resembled a goth-themed prom, with phans decked out in velvet gowns, burgundy-and-black tuxedos and full-on Phantom cosplay.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2021

Over the mantel was a small photograph of Baby and a colored picture of a little boy in velvet holding a ball in his hands.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers