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as in glistening
having a shiny surface or finish
the satiny short coat of an Arabian horse
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as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a lovely satiny fabric that feels so good next to the skin
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Recent Examples of satiny
Anya Taylor-Joy’s sprightly yellow Dior look, consisting of a satiny bra top and long floor-length skirt, felt modern and timeless.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and feels like a satiny balm on the lips.
—Samantha Crompton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2022
Fattier cuts also contain collagen-rich connective tissue, which melts into gelatin, which, in turn, thickens and enriches the stew while creating a satiny broth.
—Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
This blouse gets its satiny texture thanks to rayon fabric, which keeps the shirt light and airy for warm-weather days.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and feels like a satiny balm on the lips.
—Samantha Crompton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2022
Fattier cuts also contain collagen-rich connective tissue, which melts into gelatin, which, in turn, thickens and enriches the stew while creating a satiny broth.
—Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
This blouse gets its satiny texture thanks to rayon fabric, which keeps the shirt light and airy for warm-weather days.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiny
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Imagined herself back in her closet, throwing the silky dress over her head, her arms slipping into the sleeves, the skirt falling over her like water.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Think of dry body oil mists as the 2.0 version of regular body oils—maintaining the same nourishing benefits, while drying down at lightening speed to a weightless finish that leaves skin feeling silky smooth.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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There are no massive resorts or glossy beach clubs (yet), and prices are much lower.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Standing out in the five-bedroom, eight-bath spread, which clocks in at 22 feet wide and 7,500 square feet across six levels, is a double-height living room boasting terracotta pavers sealed in a glossy black epoxy, a wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling industrial windows trimmed in a deep red shade.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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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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The tool’s ability to generate 40 polished assets at once from posters to UI flows to 3D models was repeatedly cited as a key differentiator.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The overall aesthetic is inviting yet polished—a place where teenagers can gather after a day at the shore and grown-ups feel equally at home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Those soft ticket sales suggest that nostalgia isn’t nearly as potent as Sony might have hoped when greenlighting the slasher sequel and reuniting the original 1998 film’s stars, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 July 2025
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Best Hotels & Resorts Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai-Yokohama The Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai-Yokohama is sleek, modern, and located along the waterfront.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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If a sleeker city stay is more your speed, The Banyan Hotel (part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton) is a great choice.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiny. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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