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silk

[silk] / sɪlk /


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Executives at other branded-goods companies in recent months have talked up their newest concepts: silk diapers, Doritos with protein, Pepsi with fiber, Capri Sun with electrolytes and “hydrating” hot chocolate.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Artisans at the London fashion house Safiyaa spent 150 hours embroidering Anderson’s bespoke silk reception outfit.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Do you like the imported marble floors and silk window treatments?

From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2026

Natural fibers like cotton, cashmere and silk feature prominently in its clothes, a departure from other midmarket retailers that have turned to cheaper synthetics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Her voice caught, and she buried her weeping face in the delicate silk shoulder of Lady Constance’s white dress.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

“The pink silks, bronze golds and the upholstery, it all suits Glinda. And the bubble becomes a hot-air balloon — the Wizard’s technology.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025

Autochromes possess the light-dappled depth of Impressionist paintings, the powdery precision of pointillism, the honest blushes of butterfly cheeks, and the palpable textures of gleaming silks and gilded velvets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

Owner David Proos hoping to go two better after his family silks were carried to third by Rinus in 1990.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025

Fuller’s signature creation might be the serpentine dance, which combined flowing choreography borrowed from “skirt dancing” with silks and lighting to create the impression of waves and whirling.

From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2024

Everything from beggar’s rags to rich silks and velvets could be found there.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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