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
It’s also a perfect moment to sneak in some supportive protein: protein powder, silken tofu, or nut butters.
From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2026
In one week my skinny arms and legs began to plump out and the frizz in my hair turned to silken waves.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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