silky
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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
The silky green ribbon of the Merced River meanders through the valley floor below, astonishingly lush during the spring snow melt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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
What you’re after is contrast: some texture left intact, some turned silky, the whole thing feeling more cohesive.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
She tucked her silky black hair behind her ear, revealing large squash blossom earrings.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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