silky
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Tore Andre Flo was a menace for Premier League defenders not merely because of his tall, gangly frame but for the silky touches the Norwegian often showed with his giant boots.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The cherry tomatoes burst, their skins turning silky and their juices almost pasty around the edges.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Slouchy hoodies over gossamer layers, wired cage-like corsets, an earthy milieu of silky, quilted and textured fabrics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Subtle and savory, with pretty aromas of rose and fennel, a silky mineral mouth feel and flavors including ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and a hint of fresh herbs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
She caught Boots’s wrist and ran her fingers over the silky, light brown skin.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
Begin with Kewpie mayonnaise — richer, silkier, faintly sweet, and unapologetically egg-forward.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
The fragrance of rose makes hair seem silkier, for instance.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
"Remy hair has aligned cuticles, hair flows uniformly in one direction, which leads to less tangling and a silkier texture. This is high-value hair," says George Cherion, the company's chief executive.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2025
For the consumer, koji means a rounder, silkier, sweeter brew.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2022
This Divine Being in some of his smaller and silkier incarnations takes, in the affection of Woman, the place to which there is no human male aspirant.
From The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce
The final look underlined the simple elegance of Jones’ propositions: A racing-back tank tucked into white trousers softened by this season’s apron-half skirt — all in the silkiest white.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2022
Because while versatile meatballs can withstand the heat, taking care with your avgolemono is what guarantees the silkiest, most elegant broth.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
For the silkiest, smoothest chocolate mousse, bring a ripe avocado into the mix.
From Salon ● May 15, 2021
Come for the critique of late capitalism, stay for Pike at her silkiest and most savagely compelling.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2021
“That’s good. That’s right. Always remember you can wear the silkiest, most beautiful hijab in the world, but what matters is what’s in here.”
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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