FUR Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of fur

as in wool

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur

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as in pile

a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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as in pelt

the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur

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verb

as in to silt

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Recent Examples of fur

Noun

My favorite piece is the Hannah Rose Cashmere Poncho, featuring a statement twist on an airplane-layer poncho with a faux-fur trim and drapey neckline that looks effortlessly elegant. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Fine details like fur and bark can be clearly seen both under direct sunlight and in shade. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

Purple blossoms furred the redbuds along his driveway; here and there beneath them were sprays of yellow forsythia. — Jamie Quatro, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024 The foils can also retract, meaning that the boats aren't at risk of marine growth, which could otherwise fur them up. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for fur

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fur

Noun

While the fabric includes merino wool, the short sleeves keep it from getting too hot to wear through the end of summer.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of wool

Noun

The kitchen’s electrical oven roasts them during the daytime; they’re then chilled and served cold, with hot sauce, a ramekin of mayonnaise, and a pile of pickle spears.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
There's a miniature sailboat mounted on a wall, a marble plinth bearing a pile of seashells.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

River otters were hunted by the thousands for their pelts in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to the Sacramento Zoo’s page about the animal.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
After roughly 30 years, animal pelts can lose moisture and become brittle, meaning a coat that looks perfectly fine on the rack may begin to tear at stress points or shed once worn regularly.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pelt

Verb

But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.

— Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
The rock was originally silt on the seafloor that, it's argued, hosted early microbial life that was buried by more silt, leaving the carbon as their remains.

— Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025

Definition of silt

Noun

Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
High above the Hotel Bel-Air, inside a pale yellow pavilion, Lauren Sherman sits quietly and watches as models glide by in leather riding boots and silk scarves.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of leather

Noun

In the campaign, Pugh poses wrapped in one of the brand’s camel coats in a minimalist room in front of the camera of Mario Sorrenti, who has a long-standing relationship with the fashion company.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
When refugees from Syria and Rohingya started coming to the United States, Ibrahim said UMMA started coat drives, food boxes for refugees, and offered rental assistance to those who needed a place to live.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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