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silken

[sil-kuhn] / ˈsɪl kən /


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A vegan version works just as well: silken tofu or vegan cream cheese blended with coconut cream and a little berry jam, perfect with grapes or berries.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 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

It’s also a perfect moment to sneak in some supportive protein: protein powder, silken tofu, or nut butters.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Times have changed and the New Hollywood brings a more robust tone and more overt interaction to its effusive interpretation compared with the silken and playful Slatkin and crew, who were all Russian-trained players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

She jiggled the glass, caught the sun, and dazzling light danced around and around on the silken door.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda