buckskins

noun

plural of buckskin
1
as in deerskins

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2
as in blacks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckskins
  1. antelope
  2. chestnuts
  3. chamois
  4. bays
  5. pelts
  6. seals
  7. kids
  8. coats
Noun
  • The ranch houses at least 750 animals from six continents, everything from antelope to giraffes.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Animals that are also on the company’s de-extinction to-do list include the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, the ostrich-like moa, and the antelope-like quagga.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • Candied chestnuts and violets, dark chocolates, and pralines are the specialties at Giovanni Galli, on Corso di Porta Romana.
    — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There are a few old chestnuts that are sort of irresistible, sort of inevitable.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of chestnuts
Noun
  • Its roughly 3,500 acres are home to abundant wildlife like brown bears, grey wolves, chamois, and golden eagles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
Definition of chamois
Noun
  • The most direct routes to San Francisco and the East and South bays do not involve utilizing Highway 37.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The irony of Nordic wellness being the hottest lifestyle trend at the moment isn’t lost on Presnal, who grew up in the Turku archipelago surrounded by bays and lush forests.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bays
Noun
  • Instead, front and center have been the interests of a business raising animals to skin for luxury pelts to ship overseas.
    — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In a letter to Defence Minister Luke Pollard this week, 18 MPs and one member of the House of Lords urged the government to stop using bear pelts sourced from legal culls in Canada and instead adopt faux-fur alternatives.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pelts
Noun
  • The challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The marine conservation area near Point Sal encompasses kelp forests and what’s known as Lion Rock, a haven for sea lions, seals and migratory birds, said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of seals
Noun
  • The South is cheapest for young kids For families with young children, annual costs are lowest across much of the South.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stopped in London in 2024, the Prince of Wales wanted a photo with his kids and the world-famous singer.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Bringing together heritage styles with seasonal interpretations, the space will also offer a bespoke trench service to preserve and restore coats, plus opportunities for personalization.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Now, Silverstein is hoping to organize swaps for back-to-school, prom season, winter coats and other high-consumption, single-use times of year.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of coats
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