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velvet

[vel-vit] / ˈvɛl vɪt /
ADJECTIVE
resembling velvet
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The 23 senators present donned maroon velvet robes Monday and swore to "do impartial justice according to the constitution and the laws of the Philippines" at the trial.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I scraped the whole mixture into my mini blender with a splash of water and blitzed it into a deep orange paste the color of late autumn leaves or a very expensive velvet couch.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

For seating, slide into the red velvet banquettes or plop onto a gold tiger velvet stool.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Elsewhere on the first floor, there is a magnificent movie room that is adorned in red velvet and boasts a fireplace and large projector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The sky-ferry spread out before them: lush velvet seats, brass buttons Ella wished she could press, and a constellation map glimmering with colorful animals.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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