velvet
Example Sentences
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The space is a mash-up of textures: Rows of warm, flickering candles illuminate a cool, polished concrete floor; velvet curtains ripple by plush and furry throw rugs.
From Los Angeles Times
Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny -- who made history with his Album of the Year win -- dressed to impress in a Schiaparelli velvet tuxedo with a slightly fitted jacket and a white flower on his lapel.
From Barron's
This one was smaller, higher, positioned at the very back of the room, and partially obscured by a green velvet curtain.
From Literature
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It pains me to see the scroll missing its beautiful covering of velvet cloth and gemstones.
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From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.