silky
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Silverstein blends in with the cool kids of the fashion world, often photographed at swanky Manhattan dinners wearing a silky dress, leather and high heels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
One of those enjoying the input of Fiji's most-capped player is 16-year-old Maikah Dau, a softly spoken, silky midfielder whose father played alongside Krishna in the national team.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
For the pastina, I cook finely chopped carrots, onions, and celery until soft, then remove and blend about half until silky smooth.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026
His cooks minced the meat with papaya, saffron and spices and made it so fine and silky that it needed no chewing.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
Balekin’s voice has gone silky, and he paces around his younger brother.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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