silky
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Some of his most popular designs are the backless halter tops with an elastic chest and waist area trimmed with a silky lace, as well as scrunched crop-top jerseys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 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
I found the ride, while perfectly acceptable, didn’t offer the silky smoothness European buyers expect from a top-of-the-line luxury model.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Jones' silky long pass for Kildunne to run in, plus several brilliant breaks from full-back Emma Sing who stood up with a big performance were highlights.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 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
The fragrance of rose makes hair seem silkier, for instance.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
The summer cousin of apple butter, but richer somehow — silkier, sun-drunk.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2025
"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
When mashed potatoes chill, their starches firm up, and when reheated gently, they relax into a mash with an even silkier texture.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
They were soft waves, softer and silkier than the ostrich plume.
From The Lion's Mouse by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)
It’s a middle-of-the-spectrum, Goldilocks option — not the firmest or the floppiest, neither the silkiest nor the craggiest, but it will slide comfortably on the boards, which have been playing on the slow side.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 11, 2022
Daniels had one of the richest, silkiest countertenor voices of our time; Costanzo’s tone is narrower, paler.
From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2022
For the silkiest, smoothest chocolate mousse, bring a ripe avocado into the mix.
From Salon ● May 15, 2021
But at times, his handsome face thoughtful, he sounds as smooth as the silkiest politician.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2015
“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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