as in hair
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available

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Recent Examples of wool High-end fabrics such as wool, cashmere and silk have lower tariff rates than the cotton, polyester and nylon used to manufacture inexpensive clothing and sneakers. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025 When the dress code was updated, the chain added the colors charcoal, gray, navy and brown to the uniform palette, as well as leather, denim and wool materials. Raven Brunner, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Their most recent work, Oltre Terra at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum, explored wool consumption and human-animal relations. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025 This is where founders Jeremy Smith and Neil Berrett were producing Merino wool cycling jerseys for their line of biking apparel. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • Lead by the restorative properties of prickly pear oil, this rich mask helps restore the hair shaft, improve split ends, and achieve overall healthier hair.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
  • As the real Del Rey stepped out in a crimson gown with her hair in perfect curls, phones shot into the air for the performance’s climax.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Rocky has a mixed coat that’s befitting his many breeds.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
  • For example, Lee cites a client who put butterfly wallpaper in the entryway closet where her kids store their coats and shoes.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • If that’s not enough to tempt you, the set also comes with an insulated wine bag, an insulated cooler (which fits nicely in the basket), two food containers, and a fleece blanket.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
  • For clever organization, snag the Lark Manor Thurleigh Ottoman, which has a soft fleece exterior, can double as seating, and hides a storage compartment.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Potential adopters tend to prefer cats with other fur patterns and more outgoing personalities, according to Henkel.
    Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Its fur has a yellow-gray tint and its eyes appear relatively large.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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