as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
The fruit is sweet and velvety with a smaller seed than other varieties.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
On my cruise, Denis was the king of the piano keys and Tracy sang standards with a velvety voice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Ground spiders are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Ground spiders as a group are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
On my cruise, Denis was the king of the piano keys and Tracy sang standards with a velvety voice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Ground spiders are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Ground spiders as a group are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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His silky lead pass sent Sennecke ahead with speed to finish with aplomb to the far side.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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His silky ballads are uniformly thoughtful and well-constructed, but lack the pathos that would give them greater depth and dimension.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 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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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Larsson and Pink have penned a postcard to their respective home countries while flexing the global soft power afforded, at least in part, by their international alliance.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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