silken

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Not the silken, restaurant version piped into porcelain.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 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

It’s also a perfect moment to sneak in some supportive protein: protein powder, silken tofu, or nut butters.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Think of John Prescott's booming tones that connected with some voters and party members who didn't much like Tony Blair's silken schmooze.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

The sun is directly behind her, and the shadow of her head spreads across the thick, silken pages, a few strands of her hair strangely magnified, quivering, as if viewed through a microscope.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri