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silken

[sil-kuhn] / ˈsɪl kən /


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Stirred into the steaming ditalini, the yolk turned silken and rich, cloaking the broth in the sort of luxurious texture that makes you briefly forget modern life altogether.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

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

Think of John Prescott's booming tones that connected with some voters and party members who didn't much like Tony Blair's silken schmooze.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

And, painted in a window downstairs, a smiling maiden waved a silken scarf.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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