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Recent Examples of horsehide
Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.
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Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
According to its founder, Gary Eastman, the business attired nearly every other character in the series, producing the brown B-3 jackets worn by Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and others, as well as the Type A-2 horsehide and Type B-10 cotton jackets that also feature throughout the series.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
In lieu of the shell horsehide utilized at that time, the anniversary edition is crafted from a Horween Chromexcel leather in a ruddy hue resembling equine skins.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
So during this weird, forlorn season, there seemed to be no chance of me seeing the Phils pound the old horsehide.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2020
Judge stepped forward, unleashed his murderous swing and sent a horsehide comet soaring to left field.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
Yet the integrity of the game continues to be threatened by a spheroid that costs about $9 and could be affected by even the simple act of a mosquito buzzing around the horsehide of a cow.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2019
Fashion is retrofitted: Chevette, a bike messenger, wears a vintage horsehide motorcycle jacket with bar codes affixed to its lapels.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019
In the 1970s, the cover material changed from horsehide to cowhide, and the manufacturer of the official ball switched from Spalding to Rawlings.
—Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, 29 May 2018
Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
According to its founder, Gary Eastman, the business attired nearly every other character in the series, producing the brown B-3 jackets worn by Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and others, as well as the Type A-2 horsehide and Type B-10 cotton jackets that also feature throughout the series.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
In lieu of the shell horsehide utilized at that time, the anniversary edition is crafted from a Horween Chromexcel leather in a ruddy hue resembling equine skins.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
So during this weird, forlorn season, there seemed to be no chance of me seeing the Phils pound the old horsehide.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2020
Judge stepped forward, unleashed his murderous swing and sent a horsehide comet soaring to left field.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
Yet the integrity of the game continues to be threatened by a spheroid that costs about $9 and could be affected by even the simple act of a mosquito buzzing around the horsehide of a cow.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2019
Fashion is retrofitted: Chevette, a bike messenger, wears a vintage horsehide motorcycle jacket with bar codes affixed to its lapels.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019
In the 1970s, the cover material changed from horsehide to cowhide, and the manufacturer of the official ball switched from Spalding to Rawlings.
—Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, 29 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsehide
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New York has not made the postseason since the 2010 season when Rex Ryan was the head coach, Darrelle Revis was patrolling the secondary and Mark Sanchez was slinging the pigskin around the field.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Is this a lot to ask of a quarterback that merely tosses a pigskin 20 times a year?Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those settlers would have traded a pile of deerskins for a rifled barrel.The Editors, Field & Stream, 23 Nov. 2023
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Instead of the rubber balls, plastic sticks and helmets used today, the original players were equipped with wooden sticks with a netted leather head and deerskin balls.Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2023
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There were no pretensions of showmanship, no displays of braggadocio — just the hollow ringing of palms on goatskin.Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Built from an active blend of goatskin leather and wool lining, they’re designed for the skier who needs maximum fingertip sensitivity but would rather avoid frostbite.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Made with a suede upper, sheepskin lining, and comfortable insole, they are designed to keep feet warm while remaining stylish.Casey Clark, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The thick and plush sheepskin lining provides some extra comfort.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s a stone underneath all those calfskin straps, which are sliced and woven by hand by Spanish artisans at the brand’s atelier in Madrid.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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To Be Embraced combines raw denim and soft lambskin leather in a 13-foot braided piece.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Crafted entirely from lambskin, they’re lined with soft, warm Mongolian cashmere to keep your fingers luxuriously toasty and comfy, even when perusing Christmas stalls at night.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Knoll and Jean-Michel Frank chairs are covered in a woven tweed; a desk, lavishly covered in his signature shagreen — or sanded sharkskin — punctuates the main room.Rose Apodaca Jones, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
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In addition to stamp sales (with proceeds benefiting the marine research society), Leicester planned to sell a Sea Turtle Cookery Book bound in sharkskin and a small newspaper titled the Times of New Atlantis.Fred Nadis, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024
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Upstairs, a second office painted in jade features a 1970s cowhide screen that Driver found at Marche Paul Bert in Paris and a Nike Schroeder diptych, which was the first piece of art Driver purchased years ago for the clients’ first home.Lindsay Talbot, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stylish accent bench is crafted with wood and features spindle-style legs that add a touch of elegance, while the faux cowhide upholstery and nailhead trim gives it rustic charm.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Horsehide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsehide. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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