silky
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As the beans sit, they absorb some of the dressing’s flavor while also releasing a bit of their starch into the olive oil, creating something that feels almost silky.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
The designs, including silky dresses and billowing space-age black trousers like those worn by rock star David Bowie in the 1970s, were carefully fitted to the robots' skeletal frames.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
British singer-songwriter James Blake offered a change of pace over at the New Music stage during the evening, where his silky voice could be heard reverberating through the tent.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
You’re saying that’s a modern song with those silky yacht rock chords.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“Always so eager to run from your problems, aren’t you?” asked a silky voice.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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