1
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the silken texture of the synthetic fabric
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
she was unaccustomed to living in such silken surroundings
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Recent Examples of silken
Monroe wore a ‘pure white, long silken dress’ for her first wedding.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Use silken tofu or a Greek yogurt to enhance creaminess (and protein content) when making some of these swaps.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Soft, silken black hair is the latter—sexy, mysterious, and luxurious.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
The Running Man show itself, overseen by a silken Colman Domingo as host Bobby T, is presented as something like American Idol if, instead of singing, everyone were just trying to put off receiving a kill shot to the head for as long as possible.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Use silken tofu or a Greek yogurt to enhance creaminess (and protein content) when making some of these swaps.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Soft, silken black hair is the latter—sexy, mysterious, and luxurious.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
The Running Man show itself, overseen by a silken Colman Domingo as host Bobby T, is presented as something like American Idol if, instead of singing, everyone were just trying to put off receiving a kill shot to the head for as long as possible.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
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After baking, the cheesecake is coated with a silky layer of dark chocolate ganache.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Most sateen sheets are made of cotton, but for those who seek an extra-silky-smooth feel, look no further than Ettitude sheets in organic bamboo lyocell.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mesa is a perfect family town with many safe and luxurious neighborhood communities, like the Eastmark neighborhood.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cyklar Roll-On Perfume Oil Made from a blend of cardamom, amber, cashmere wood, and vanilla, this luxurious perfume oil evokes a cozy, irresistible feel that’s perfect for winter as well as year-round wear.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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Myrtle is much better matched by the title creature itself, a one-eyed puffball (Americans might compare it to the ‘90s Post Honeycomb cereal mascot) that flits and flies around with its luxuriant auburn coat fluttering in the breeze.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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To watch his dank, brooding studies in social collapse, most of them filmed in long, loping black-and-white takes, is to embark on an oddly luxuriant descent into Purgatory.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2026
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Designers are now layering materials — combining sections of horizontal cedar fencing with tall, dense plantings like arborvitae or ornamental grasses—to create softer, more organic privacy screens.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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The ultra-luxury line will sail Alaska from May to August, with both of its ships—Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity—making an appearance throughout the season.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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If the stakes in Olivia Ferney‘s social media videos aren’t high enough for you, Fifth Season is set to dramatize the ultra-luxury travel concierge’s fancy — and stressful — life, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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