silken

Example Sentences

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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

Teyana Taylor, who is up for best supporting actress for One Battle After Another, is bang on trend with the colour of her silken ruffled dress, in a deep, rich brown.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

In one challenge, she made a cured salmon tartare with whipped, silken tofu.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

He winced and tried to move away, but his arms and legs shoved only silken air.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin