silken
Example Sentences
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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
He brought silken “descending dove” tone to his solo playing, but at low tone becoming more a voice from afar than soloist.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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
For dessert, a slice of Basque cheesecake, no crust, just burnt sugar edges and silken center, served with fruit.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025
Her frame was delicate like his, her hair, though silken, was black like his.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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