in velvet
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From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
The coach is made of gilded wood with elaborate carvings and is upholstered in velvet and satin.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023
The blue-appointed restaurant at the May Company’s grand Wilshire Boulevard store was swagged in velvet curtains and lighted with enormous Italian chandeliers.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021
The crowd outside the theater resembled a goth-themed prom, with phans decked out in velvet gowns, burgundy-and-black tuxedos and full-on Phantom cosplay.
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2021
The walls were draped in velvet, so Percy felt like he was inside the world’s most expensive camping tent.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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