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
Stirred into the steaming ditalini, the yolk turned silken and rich, cloaking the broth in the sort of luxurious texture that makes you briefly forget modern life altogether.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
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
On a cold September morning, Jamie Smart discovered an orb-weaver spider curled up inside its silken hideaway.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
Her frame was delicate like his, her hair, though silken, was black like his.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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