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Recent Examples of crocodile
Victoria carried a shiny burgundy crocodile Birkin with palladium hardware (unclasped, of course) in the crook of her elbow.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The model wore a long black trench coat with a crocodile skin texture and ended just above her ankles.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Young elephants pass us in the bush with fleshy knobs where there should be tails, the scars of crocodile bites from wading through deep rivers, and the Sitatunga have evolved long, splayed hooves to prevent them from getting stuck in the boggy wetland.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
That's how a crocodile took off half of Nichols' left hand, just over 20 years ago… in this exact spot.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The model wore a long black trench coat with a crocodile skin texture and ended just above her ankles.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Young elephants pass us in the bush with fleshy knobs where there should be tails, the scars of crocodile bites from wading through deep rivers, and the Sitatunga have evolved long, splayed hooves to prevent them from getting stuck in the boggy wetland.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
That's how a crocodile took off half of Nichols' left hand, just over 20 years ago… in this exact spot.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crocodile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
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Going behind-the-scenes of the Jungle Cruise is fascinating, seeing the detail of the animatronics of the ride, but also how the alligator’s individual teeth were handcrafted and all that went into building it.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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The eleventh picture included two black matte alligator Hermès Birkins, which retail for around $100,000 resale.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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And unlike elegant formations of soaring birds or massive herds of trekking antelope, these creatures make their annual journey via vast blue highways of the Pacific.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Zebras, warthogs, antelopes with horns that looked like long, twisted lollipops.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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For the bag, add some texture with a snakeskin clutch, says Simmons.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The tiger swap landed after a 2025 year where Rihanna treated snakeskin like a repeatable neutral.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The filing itself remains under seal.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The property’s sustainable management policies have earned it a Hoteles más Verdes bronze seal certification.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Yet, on a warm fall afternoon, while playing hide-and-seek with other kids in her mother's yard, the petite 6-year-old girl wearing a sundress vanished.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Over the period from 2002 to 2021, global aid helped reduce child mortality by 39% for kids under 5.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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On her personal Instagram and TikTok accounts, Hirshleifer-Penn often shares her own designer outfits and must-have items, a Celine calfskin midi skirt with a gourmette chain fastening one day, a military-green Saint Laurent jacket with a stand collar the next.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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There were also pieces from earlier collections on the runway, including a pinstriped leather suit from 2003 and a calfskin jumpsuit from 1991.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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The jacket was crafted with a close-fitting, stand-collar silhouette in glossy lambskin, per the official description of the piece from Khaite’s website.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Made of pebbled leather and lambskin trim, the chic bag is durable, which helps keep its exaggerated U-shape.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The former is notable for its insulated, waterproof construction and retro color blocking, while the puffer uses a 100-percent nappa sheepskin leather.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plush textures such as sheepskin, velvet, or textured upholstery, combined with enveloping shapes and natural materials, make chairs feel like an experience rather than an afterthought, inviting hotel guests to sit, relax, and linger.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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