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silky

[sil-kee] / ˈsɪl ki /


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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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