We hoped to restore the battered old piano for the recital, but you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear, so we rented a newer instrument instead.

She draped the silken scarf over her shoulders before stepping out into the chilly evening.

The chef used a butter emulsion to silken the sauce before serving.

I bought three silken tofus from the specialty shop to use in my soup.

For dessert, she blended silken tofu with honey and lemon to create an unexpectedly light and creamy pudding.

She chose a summer dress made of silkette for the garden party because it was cool and draped like real silk.

She silkened the curtains with a special conditioner, restoring their soft, flowing sheen.

She silkens the fabric before sewing to ensure a smooth finish.

The artisan spent hours silkening the delicate fabric until it gleamed under the light.

The scarf fell silkenly over her shoulders, catching the late afternoon light.