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as in skin
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
this jacket was made from real leather
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
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Recent Examples of leather
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The designer, who with a partner runs a factory making leather fashion products, said her business was on the verge of closing.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Laser Module – Add engraving and cutting capabilities for materials from wood and acrylic to leather.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
A la carte breakfast is included with all stays; enjoy it in your room, on the street-level terrace, or in a leather banquette at Taverne Gaspar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The designer, who with a partner runs a factory making leather fashion products, said her business was on the verge of closing.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The brand sources leather exclusively from colder climates, where fibers tighten under temperature, ensuring structure without compromising fluidity.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Laser Module – Add engraving and cutting capabilities for materials from wood and acrylic to leather.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
Noun
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But for all its bloodshed, the movie’s not sharp enough to land a cutting blow — or even to break skin.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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By the time the surgeon finished the procedure and lifted the surgical draping, Writer’s skin was blue from lack of oxygen.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Please, please, please tell me that pelt was not Rollo.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Controversial school policies hiding students’ gender transitions from parents remains a ripe issue the Supreme Court should take up, activists argue, despite the justices already handing parents a win in an emergency docket case on the matter earlier this month.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dominick hung up his chef's coat in New York and came home to modernize the recipe.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That led to a cheaper build-out cost of $500,000, for the company to add a fresh coat of paint, logos, racks, furniture and other cosmetic fixtures.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Otters’ Comeback Created an Unexpected Problem Otter populations declined in the 19th century due to fur trapping but have since recovered through conservation efforts.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Otter populations declined in the 19th century due to fur trapping but have since recovered through conservation efforts.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For 10 minutes, Boyd took in the scene as the flags whipped above the center-field scoreboard, Cubs infielders took grounders and stadium workers finished final preparations before 39,712 fans streamed into the ballpark.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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This pizza has soppressata, whipped ricotta and drizzles of hot honey.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wildlife, such as polar bears and seals, also depend on sea ice.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The issue was quickly traced to an out-of-place seal, and after recharging a variety of batteries in the rocket, the vehicle was hauled back out to the pad.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
23 June 2023
Cite this Entry
“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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