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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
Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Pillow Cover With a Metallic Design
Made from faux leather, this pillow cover creates an abstract and modern look in every room.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
The gourmet kitchen is designed around gorgeous counters of leathered quartzite and Caesarstone with an additional walnut butcher block.
—Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Pillow Cover With a Metallic Design
Made from faux leather, this pillow cover creates an abstract and modern look in every room.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Apple's MagSafe system helps snap the iPhone 12 models right into place on their wireless charging docks, and also enables a whole new series of accessories that can easily snap on, from silicone cases to leather wallets.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
The gourmet kitchen is designed around gorgeous counters of leathered quartzite and Caesarstone with an additional walnut butcher block.
—Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
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This delightful wine is a blend of 70 percent Cabernet Franc and 30 percent Pinot Noir, grown on chalky-clay soils that yield a bright earthiness and minerality, with a very pretty pale peachy blush color that comes from just 12 to 15 hours of skin contact.Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Wash away product buildup, dead skin, and excess oil with the shampoo, a richer version of the brand's Bain Satin for thicker and extremely dry hair.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2024
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The song structures melt into goo; the lyrics pelt flecks of raw feeling.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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And so, Rihanna was the last to arrive at the Royal Albert Hall, dressed in a sculptural Christian Lacroix fall 2002 couture minidress cut from thick pelts of teal fuzz with a matching hat of Monsters, Inc.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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But of course, around them hiding in forests and hills and woods are the infected.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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The alleged cheaters in France used simple techniques to conceal their cameras, like hiding the devices in their clothing, but much more robust options exist on the open market.Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Again, a great discomfort possessed me: My normal breathing quickly changed into quick pants, a coat of sweat rose up on my face and neck.John Sergio, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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For example, Yancy reports that a grant from the Rotary Club of Detroit to a Prince Hall Affiliated Freemasonry lodge was used to purchase winter coats and boots for students attending Carleton Elementary School located at 11724 Casino Ave.Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024
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The poster, Laura, told Newsweek that her two-and-a-half-year-old fur baby is the best cat anyone could hope for, and shares lots of her passions.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Winnie Harlow Winnie Harlow wore a sleek black bodysuit and matching black fur coat with a dramatic train.Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Unusually fierce December winds whipping across the Île de la Cité, flanked by the River Seine, forced all the events inside.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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As the wind can really whip between buildings in the winter, a thick wool coat like this Cole Haan trench coat now 38 percent off, will keep you warm while walking.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Unwrap the plastic seal and don’t be alarmed that the cheese has developed a skin—it’ll all come out in the radioactive glow of the microwave.Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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Enrollment seal changes The enrollment seal, which is geared more toward students wanting to go to college after high school, requires students to earn specific amounts of credits toward world language, social studies, math and science.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trapping beavers to meet the initial treaty requirements eventually became impossible.Andrew Sharp, Outdoor Life, 27 Nov. 2024
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By Sara Miller Llana Staff writer | Port-Royal and Bear River First Nation, Nova Scotia Paul Lalonde adjusts his glossy beaver felt hat and welcomes the visitors gathered around a long table to his Order of Good Cheer.Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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