as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The leaves of the low-growing 'Key Lime' lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) have the same velvety texture as the familiar silver variety, and shift from lime green to yellow throughout the season.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
In the Ducks’ case, the acquisition was John Carlson, and the velvety pièce de résistance is Jackson LaCombe.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Their Te Muna Road Pinot Noir has aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, and brown baking spices with soft, velvety tannins and flavors of cherry, red plum, and cranberry.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The leaves of the low-growing 'Key Lime' lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) have the same velvety texture as the familiar silver variety, and shift from lime green to yellow throughout the season.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
In the Ducks’ case, the acquisition was John Carlson, and the velvety pièce de résistance is Jackson LaCombe.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Their Te Muna Road Pinot Noir has aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, and brown baking spices with soft, velvety tannins and flavors of cherry, red plum, and cranberry.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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The texture is silky, balancing tropical-fruit richness with crisp vegetal notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Around the movie’s 180-minute mark, a silky white cat named Leo appears on the scene, and this sudden burst of unpredictable energy might feel like a blessing.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The rooms Rooms are decorated in a cool, muted Pacific Northwest palette—soft shades, brass accents, and heavy drapes that cut the light just right.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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On Flight 12, however, the company planed to return Super Heavy a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico rather than risk a recovery mishap that could damage the pad on the first flight of brand-new hardware.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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