Example Sentences

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This vibrant purple wrap dress has a satin-like finish and features subtle balloon sleeves, a v-neckline keyhole back, a pleated skirt and a long self-tie belt that can be fastened at the waist.

From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021

Pointing at the satin-like surface of canal barely stirring in the gentle night breeze, he said: “If I took the water and put it out, the Olympics would be over.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021

And I was invited to throw a square of satin-like material onto a rock that stood at about the height of a basketball hoop.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2010

After a nine hours' walk under the sun, with his head unprotected, he looked fresher than ever, without a drop of sweat on his dark satin-like forehead.

From From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan by Blavatsky, H. P. (Helena Petrovna)

The wood shrinks considerably in drying, works well and stands well, has a fine satin-like luster, and takes a fine polish which somewhat resembles mahogany, and is much esteemed for its beauty.

From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)