How to Use silk in a Sentence

silk

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  • The robe has butterflies embroidered in silk on the sleeves.
  • Saucers of silk line the sills like a grand banquet for clothes moths.
    — Meredi Ortega, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The silk mill told me it had been made for the Russian market.
    — Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Also attached to the hemp was a silk string held by Franklin.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 May 2023
  • This will help the silk maintain its softness, shine, and slip.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
  • When the corn is just cool enough to handle, remove and discard the husks and silk.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
  • For the bend of her arms, the rustling trail of her dress, the color of that silk—like a woman bleeding out.
    — Sophie Yun Mancini, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
  • And at least one of the pieces on display, a vest made of silk and gold thread, has a story to tell.
    — Punch Shaw, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • To do so, first pull back the husks, then remove the silk underneath.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023
  • Adhere the end of a silk greenery sprig inside the cap with crafts glue; let dry.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Wrapping the hair at night with a silk scarf also helps extend the longevity of the style.
    — Oyetunde Olubowale, Allure, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The difference between the old and new waves is as stark as denim and silk.
    — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Daniel Benson Sheer silk blouse; front kick skirt, both Givenchy.
    — Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Made of silk and filled with a layer of foam padding, the smooth mask is designed to block out light.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Direct sunlight may damage the plastic and cause the silk to fade.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • This satin blazer is not made from silk, which is a look some may prefer.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • Across the room was a sea of signature Sandy Liang silk bows—as bags, in hair, on dresses, on shoes.
    — Olive Leatherwood, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Williams says the same, as silk helps prevent damage and frizz from forming overnight.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Sleeping on a silk pillowcase could lead to less friction on the face, said Wassef.
    — Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
  • What won’t work are fleece, leather, terrycloth, velvet, wool, or silk.
    — Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The prosthetic for the nose was like a silk curtain; that’s about the difference between my nose and his nose.
    — David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Remove the husk and silk and blanch in boiling water 3-4 minutes.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Here, the client’s dog lounges amid a vignette that features a Georgian gilt-wood mirror and walls sheathed in a Robert Kime silk.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Thompson was the American businessman who brought Thai silks to the rest of the world in the mid-20th century.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Cons The wood texture can catch on hair and silk pillowcases.
    — Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The late queen did not wear her father's robe, but instead made a new one out of purple silk velvet.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
  • The silk flowers on Midge’s hat were also hand-painted, and it is still burned in my brain all these years later.
    — Emma Fraser, ELLE, 27 May 2023
  • But our story takes us elsewhere, to the bags the models were carrying: A frame style with a shirred body in leather or silk.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2023
  • His sister, Princess Charlotte, 8, donned an ivory silk dress and matching cape.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 7 May 2023
  • Find your bliss with our pick for the best silk pillowcase: the Blissy Silk Pillowcase.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023

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