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silky

[sil-kee] / ˈsɪl ki /


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The designs, including silky dresses and billowing space-age black trousers like those worn by rock star David Bowie in the 1970s, were carefully fitted to the robots' skeletal frames.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Jones' silky long pass for Kildunne to run in, plus several brilliant breaks from full-back Emma Sing who stood up with a big performance were highlights.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

You’re saying that’s a modern song with those silky yacht rock chords.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

She spun a special web and instructed them to press handfuls of the silky threads into the injuries.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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