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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
Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Noun
Case in point: Dua Lipa has worked the look with both a dress and a leather jacket this summer.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 20 June 2025
Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Verb
News round-up Real Madrid set up El Clasico in Spain’s Supercopa by leathering Mallorca 3-0 last night.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
Noun
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Dermatologists carry out biopsies and treat skin conditions in the clinic.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Specifically, this rejuvenation results in a host of skin benefits, from smoothing fine lines and wrinkles to diminishing the look of dark spots.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The former included crystals and shells and animal pelts.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That same weight in coyote, lynx, and fox traps will take a far more valuable harvest of pelts.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Transparency is another issue: Pricing for procedures varies wildly and is often hidden until the bill arrives.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The palette is a unique blend of pink, tan, and hints of blue-green that add a subtle amount of color while still hiding dirt and debris.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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At Dries Van Noten, a balance between playful and refined — monochromatic poppy red sneakers and socks made an unexpected statement paired with a classic gray check opera coat.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Chase emphasized standout pieces like the pleated coats, dramatic capes, and the unexpected pops of color on the shoes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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After a hearty shake, the animals are rested and ready for action, with healthy, shiny fur coats at that.—
Mari Andrew,
Time,
1 July 2025
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These animals can grow up to two feet in length, weigh up to 11 pounds, and have reddish-brown fur and a yellow belly.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The San Diego native whipped a low cross into the box, which both Adriana Leon and Ascanio narrowly missed.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Chelsea took the lead on 13 minutes when Neto raced away from deep inside the Flamengo half and opened his body before whipping the ball past Agustin Rossi.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Outdoor lights typically contain seals to protect against rain; however, these seals are not built to withstand the high pressure of a pressure washer.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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For the past 20 years, conservationists in Spain worked to rehabilitate their European beaver populations and eventually noticed beavers living closer and closer to the border with Portugal, the organization said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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This led to a chain of cause and effect (a trophic cascade) that affected beavers, birds, and even the flow of the river.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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