silken

Example Sentences

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He brought silken “descending dove” tone to his solo playing, but at low tone becoming more a voice from afar than soloist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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

On a cold September morning, Jamie Smart discovered an orb-weaver spider curled up inside its silken hideaway.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

In one challenge, she made a cured salmon tartare with whipped, silken tofu.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

The spike of a helmet projected from the middle of his silken turban and he wore a shirt of chain mail.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis