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silky

[sil-kee] / ˈsɪl ki /


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A savory, deeply indulgent twist on the cinnamon roll: pillowy brioche spiraled with a silky, peppery cheese filling that melts into something glossy and rich.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

You’re saying that’s a modern song with those silky yacht rock chords.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Felix Nmecha's silky exchange with Fabio Silva allowed the Guinean to sweep in an 87th-minute winner for his ninth Bundesliga goal of the season.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Someone instructs you to tear off pieces and dip them in the accompanying guava and plantain chutneys, silky chickpea curry and punchy pepper jelly, pooled around a peninsula of tangy cultured butter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

They’d already lost their fluff and were covered with silky feathers.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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