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as in pelts
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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Recent Examples of furs
Olivia Young, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The proposal, which would outlaw the sale, barter, or trade of wildlife furs and furbearer parts statewide, is similar to Ordinance 308, which would have banned the sale of new fur products in Denver.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Once the furs took off, clothes followed, in unlikely prints and vintage shapes that could only have been put together with a woman’s eye and a woman’s touch.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Full faux furs are still in the mix, but I was particularly intrigued by its appearance on the trims of the coat.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the international non-profit Fur Free Alliance, more than 1,600 clothing retailers have agreed to stop selling furs.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Unexpected seatmates Momsen and Goldberg often nodded together in agreement as power suits and statement furs came down the runway, giggling at times due to Jones' commentary.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Our guide, Meri Koponen, a national bronze medalist in kick-sledding, had swaddled Agnes in reindeer furs.
—Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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The drama centered around a citizen petition to prohibit the sale of some wild animals furs.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The proposal, which would outlaw the sale, barter, or trade of wildlife furs and furbearer parts statewide, is similar to Ordinance 308, which would have banned the sale of new fur products in Denver.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Once the furs took off, clothes followed, in unlikely prints and vintage shapes that could only have been put together with a woman’s eye and a woman’s touch.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Full faux furs are still in the mix, but I was particularly intrigued by its appearance on the trims of the coat.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the international non-profit Fur Free Alliance, more than 1,600 clothing retailers have agreed to stop selling furs.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Unexpected seatmates Momsen and Goldberg often nodded together in agreement as power suits and statement furs came down the runway, giggling at times due to Jones' commentary.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Our guide, Meri Koponen, a national bronze medalist in kick-sledding, had swaddled Agnes in reindeer furs.
—Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furs
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Raising the bar on fabric research, Moorer paired technical wools or cotton chenille with silk, and introduced the rare and naturally soft yak fiber to the outerwear range.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Here, the clothes are defined by impeccable fabrics—cashmere, silk-linen blends, fine wools.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, if those paths are blocked by shrubbery or piles of leaves, the water backs up.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Workers in white hazmat suits moved piles of rubbish into trucks.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Moorer is also banking on down jackets with leather inserts and coats with removable padding, adapting to the context and the weather conditions.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Customers in coats, hats and gloves stood back near the street as others took their turn to go up to the windows to place their orders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The living quarters represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, featuring approximately 78 materials ranging from ebony to fine leathers and custom furniture throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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From removing splinters or opening bandages, to snagging ingrown hairs and tightening eyeglass screws, tweezers are one of those travel essentials that my mom never regrets packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hedda’s romantic picture — of Lovborg dying magnificently, with Dionysian vine leaves in his hairs, from a bullet of one of her own guns — smacks of the same literary cliches that has Emma fantasizing about a torchlight wedding at midnight.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Afternoon naps and caffeine as well as evening light from phones and other electronic devices can make adjusting to an earlier bedtime even harder.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon naps and caffeine as well as evening light from phones and other electronic devices can make adjusting to an earlier bedtime even harder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ups and downs A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Furs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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