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silky

[sil-kee] / ˈsɪl ki /


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Subtle and savory, with pretty aromas of rose and fennel, a silky mineral mouth feel and flavors including ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and a hint of fresh herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Launched with the silky, catchy single Swim, the album charted at number one in 26 countries, and has already appeared on multiple best of 2026 lists.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Some of his most popular designs are the backless halter tops with an elastic chest and waist area trimmed with a silky lace, as well as scrunched crop-top jerseys.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

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

She shakes her head, silky hair shining under the kitchen lights.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

The fragrance of rose makes hair seem silkier, for instance.

From Science Daily Feb. 9, 2026

I like adding a splash of dairy — cream, half-and-half or even buttermilk — to soften the cream cheese and create a silkier texture.

From Salon Apr. 12, 2025

"Remy hair has aligned cuticles, hair flows uniformly in one direction, which leads to less tangling and a silkier texture. This is high-value hair," says George Cherion, the company's chief executive.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2025

For the consumer, koji means a rounder, silkier, sweeter brew.

From Seattle Times Jul. 11, 2022

Here she gave birth to a litter of tiny young ones, much like herself in miniature, only of a paler colour and softer, silkier fur.

From The House in the Water A Book of Animal Stories by Charles Livingston Bull

The final look underlined the simple elegance of Jones’ propositions: A racing-back tank tucked into white trousers softened by this season’s apron-half skirt — all in the silkiest white.

From Seattle Times Sep. 21, 2022

But for the silkiest texture, it’s best to pass the puréed soup through a fine-mesh sieve.

From New York Times Aug. 27, 2021

For the silkiest, smoothest chocolate mousse, bring a ripe avocado into the mix.

From Salon May 15, 2021

Come for the critique of late capitalism, stay for Pike at her silkiest and most savagely compelling.

From Washington Post Feb. 17, 2021

Violet gave me a blow-out earlier, so my hair is the silkiest it’s ever been and falls in loose layers that frame my face.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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