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
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
Known for her cutting-edge red-carpet fashion choices, she wore a dark, silken folded dress with large ruffles in the skirt.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 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
Stars became visible, pinpricks of light on the silken sky.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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