silky
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Last Friday at Espacio 1839 in Boyle Heights, visitors were greeted by the thumping bass of cumbia sonideras, earthy scent of leather trinkets and clothing racks featuring silky screen-printed soccer jerseys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
I found the ride, while perfectly acceptable, didn’t offer the silky smoothness European buyers expect from a top-of-the-line luxury model.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Though Guardiola has said Cherki is one of the most talented players he has worked with, some of the silky skills from the 22-year-old have not always gone down well.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
What you’re after is contrast: some texture left intact, some turned silky, the whole thing feeling more cohesive.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
But while Mom’s hair falls in silky plumes around her face, mine is more like a knotted nest.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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