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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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It may be used for skin infections and other diagnostics.Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Most of the time, these bacteria cause no problems or cause relatively minor skin infections.Becca Longmire, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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This was also when beavers pelts are at their thickest.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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Huge hailstone pelt Austin in severe thunderstorms last night in Texas The National Weather Service began tracking a low pressure system Monday, which is expected to travel across the Gulf of Mexico and impact the entire Eastern Seaboard.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Apr. 2024
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But Kahane would always hide away in the bedroom, careful not to set a dangerous example for her child (who is now 23 and contributed an essay to her book) with her risky photography style.Oscar Holland, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Three men accused of stealing more than 1,200 pairs of Air Jordans from a train in the Mojave Desert were foiled by a GPS tracker hidden inside the shipment, authorities said.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Practical-support organizations might provide gas money, arrange airport pickups and drop-offs, or even fund the purchase of a winter coat if the travel involves a colder climate.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Our style editors suggest pairing it with a cozy cashmere sweater or keeping it sleek with a tank top and a wool coat for that perfect mix of chic and sparkle.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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These cats are native to the mountains of eastern Russia and northern China and have thick fur to adapt to the cold in these regions.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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However, if your dog is long-haired, still trim their fur to minimize any ice or snow getting stuck to them.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 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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Researchers noted potential overlap with pre-Christian Georgia seals dating back to the fourth millennium BCE, while other shapes resemble both early Caucasian, Phoenician, and Proto-Sinaitic languages.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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These objects, often fashioned from stone, were thought to be imbued with magical properties and worn as amulets, although they were also sometimes used as impression seals.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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But this year's view of the showers may be obstructed by a bright beaver's supermoon on Nov. 15.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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The beaver was found by Jane Newhouse along the side of a highway in 2022 as an orphaned baby weighing only one pound.Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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