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silvery

[sil-vuh-ree] / ˈsɪl və ri /
ADJECTIVE
argent
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The corona is the Sun's extremely hot outer atmosphere, and during most eclipses it appears white or silvery.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

Aigul Khismatullina, Queen of the Night, impresses with the silvery pricks of her high notes, while Kwangchul Youn’s Sarastro, unsteady in middle register, takes on weight at the bottom of his bass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

Rarely has one person so dominated the fashion stakes, with a specially made silvery Jacquemus bustier dress on opening night, followed by an enormous hot pink Barbie ballgown by edgy French-Canadian fashion label Matieres Fecales.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

"What you're looking for with an aurora is a shimmery, silvery cloud," says Heymans.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026

The leaves, smooth slices of silvery green, create a thick, lacy carpet on the forest floor.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson


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