silken
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In a debut, Mr. Miyake gave a more silken and nuanced portrayal, shaping his lighter-than-air moments of elevation with turns to give his character an ardent and flourished sweep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Not the silken, restaurant version piped into porcelain.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
For dessert, a slice of Basque cheesecake, no crust, just burnt sugar edges and silken center, served with fruit.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
Think of John Prescott's booming tones that connected with some voters and party members who didn't much like Tony Blair's silken schmooze.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2025
Each may consume several hundred aphids before the ceaseless turning of the cycle of its life brings the time when it will spin a white silken cocoon in which to pass the pupal stage.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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