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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
Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Natural materials like wood, stone, and leather are Goerzen’s go-to recommendations, suggesting items like a reclaimed wood coffee table and leather armchairs.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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
The belt is crafted from two layers of durable yet supple bison leather.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Natural materials like wood, stone, and leather are Goerzen’s go-to recommendations, suggesting items like a reclaimed wood coffee table and leather armchairs.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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 scent lingers beautifully throughout the day, thanks to its concentrated formula that breaks down gradually on the skin.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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One medium chicken breast without the skin contains about 35.5 g of protein. 3.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Soon, Siberian fur traders were trapping and harvesting pelts in the Aleutian Islands and around the island of Kodiak off Alaska’s southern coast.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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The hatmakers of Europe, buried in the pelts of otters and beavers from the lush New World, experimented with various substances to create felt.Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Walshe, 49, of Cohasset, is accused of murdering his wife Ana Walshe, dismembering her body on New Years 2023 and hiding it in dumpsters around Greater Boston.Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2025
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To re-create the look at home, start with a smoothing base coat, like Chanel La Base Camelia.Elle Turner, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
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The actress wore a burgundy dress with a coordinated winter coat.Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Waterhouse herself also recently wore a different fur coat that looked similar to this one.Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2025
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Digital tools for animal fur were completely rebuilt, achieving a more natural look and enabling the adventurous sequences where lions swim and interact with snow.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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That led to an argument, and Little allegedly whipped out a knife, stabbing the victim twice in the chest, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The image shows the presidential seal on what would be the back page of her booklet, and there is text above the seal rather than below it.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Check the security seal: Look for skimming devices by checking to see if there’s an intact security seal near the card reader.Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Homeostasis and Stability: Like beavers and wolves, leaders create balance by managing both innovation (growth) and stability (process).Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The short-faced bear went extinct around 11,000 years, at the end of the Pleistocene, along with most of the large mammals that lived alongside it, including all the large carnivores listed above, as well as giant ground sloths, mammoths, mastodons, giant beavers, camels, and giant armadillos.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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