Elaine Welteroth

As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel.

American Journalist

Claire Saffitz

I made my first Yule Log as a culinary student in Paris, complete with the traditional chestnut filling, silky chocolate buttercream, and almost-too-adorable mushrooms. Since then, I've tweaked and updated both the recipe and the process - and I've definitely learned tips and tricks to make it easier.

American Editor

Samin Nosrat

The only good things I've seen emerge from a steamer are tamales, couscous, and dumplings - maybe the occasional artichoke or delicate fish fillet. But baby turnips with their tender greens still attached should be boiled in water as salty as the sea until their flesh is silky and soft.

American Chef

Erica Fernandes

My hair is quite silky and straight; however, every time I wash my hair in Hyderabad, it almost turns into a broom. The water is quite hard, and I didn't realise what the problem was until I saw another friend of mine facing a similar issue.

Indian Actress

KiKi Layne

The texture my hair, my skin tone; it does work, you don't have to change. But historically we've seen fashion try to change that: straighten your hair, thrown on a super straight silky wig, lighten your skin tone.

American Actress

Bretman Rock

My dad had the longest, silkiest, healthiest hair you've ever seen on a man. He had an extensive skincare routine. He was very picky with food. He never ate with his hands.

Filipino Celebrity

Steve Nicol

If you have mental toughness then on days when you go to Hull, the pitch is bobbly, the wind howling, you end up with something. It's as much about that as silky soccer.

P. J. O'Rourke

In Israel, waves of anger and fear circulate all the time, but so do jokes and gossip and silky evening breezes. So, too, in America.

American Comedian

Denise Lewis

I use a Papaya Enzyme Peel by Elemis and leave it on for ten to 15 minutes. When I rinse it off, my skin feels silky and hydrated.

British Athlete

Phil Daniels

English Actor

Describes how something feels to the touch, implying luxury or high quality.

Tactile Quality

Used to describe something that is not literally silk but has similar qualities.

Metaphoric Use

Often used to describe hair or skin in a way that suggests attractiveness.

Associated with Beauty

In food, 'silky' indicates a pleasing sensation in texture and taste.

Sensory Appeal

The word suggests a luxurious and indulgent eating experience.

Indulgent Experience

Describes movements that are exceptionally smooth and effortless.

Expressing Fluidity

Highlights skill and finesse, especially in sports or performances.

Skillful Execution

Evokes an image of grace and elegance seen in actions.

Impressive Aesthetics

 after every document why would you complain about getting free paper freeze the other users giving my own paper egad man look at the quality of the free paper compared to your lousy regular paper only fool or a liar would say that they look the same now that you mention it it does seem a little silkier what are you doing I'm helping people

The surprising science...

 of what this camera does. You can see the silky bubble come out of our hard hats. It gives us an insight into some of the animals that we were sitting right next to for 31 days and never normally would have paid attention to, such as hermit crabs.

Fabien Cousteau: What I...

 picky summertime presents its own challenges this fox has shed its silky white winter coat for a more practical pelt it's modeled brown and yellow fur helps it

Arctic Fox Raids Polar...

The Egg Thief PIPE National...

 this slow mover is a silky anteater his giant claw and a gripping prehensile tail help keep his balance as he walks the mangrove tightropes of the swamp

Exotic Castaways Of...

 the voracious larvae grow quickly and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons

Ant Queens Forge an...

 what do you think about when you think about ice is it the stuff that keeps your drink cool and a hot summer afternoon or that special silky

What lives in ice? PIPE...

 grow quickly and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons

Best Of Animal Teamwork...

 and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerge from these silky cocoons

Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth

 a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons

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