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a dog's velvety ears
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Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Their Bartolucci Vineyard 2021 has enticing aromas of cocoa powder, black raspberry, and red cherry that transition to flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pencil lead, all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.
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The spathes range in color from pure white to dark, velvety purple and include varieties with yellow, pink, orange, and red hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The fruit is sweet and velvety with a smaller seed than other varieties.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Their Bartolucci Vineyard 2021 has enticing aromas of cocoa powder, black raspberry, and red cherry that transition to flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pencil lead, all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
The spathes range in color from pure white to dark, velvety purple and include varieties with yellow, pink, orange, and red hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The fruit is sweet and velvety with a smaller seed than other varieties.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velvety. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-vət-ē 
: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet
velvety leaves
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