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Recent Examples of horsehide
Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.
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Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
According to its founder, Gary Eastman, the business attired nearly every other character in the series, producing the brown B-3 jackets worn by Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and others, as well as the Type A-2 horsehide and Type B-10 cotton jackets that also feature throughout the series.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Judge stepped forward, unleashed his murderous swing and sent a horsehide comet soaring to left field.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
So during this weird, forlorn season, there seemed to be no chance of me seeing the Phils pound the old horsehide.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2020
Yet the integrity of the game continues to be threatened by a spheroid that costs about $9 and could be affected by even the simple act of a mosquito buzzing around the horsehide of a cow.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2019
Fashion is retrofitted: Chevette, a bike messenger, wears a vintage horsehide motorcycle jacket with bar codes affixed to its lapels.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019
From the 2018 Official Baseball Rules: The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material, covered with two strips of white horsehide or cowhide, tightly stitched together.
—Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, 29 May 2018
Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
According to its founder, Gary Eastman, the business attired nearly every other character in the series, producing the brown B-3 jackets worn by Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and others, as well as the Type A-2 horsehide and Type B-10 cotton jackets that also feature throughout the series.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Judge stepped forward, unleashed his murderous swing and sent a horsehide comet soaring to left field.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
So during this weird, forlorn season, there seemed to be no chance of me seeing the Phils pound the old horsehide.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2020
Yet the integrity of the game continues to be threatened by a spheroid that costs about $9 and could be affected by even the simple act of a mosquito buzzing around the horsehide of a cow.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2019
Fashion is retrofitted: Chevette, a bike messenger, wears a vintage horsehide motorcycle jacket with bar codes affixed to its lapels.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019
From the 2018 Official Baseball Rules: The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material, covered with two strips of white horsehide or cowhide, tightly stitched together.
—Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, 29 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsehide
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In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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While Coach was so focused on football that he might as well have been made out of pigskin, Claudia leaned toward the performing arts, having played the clarinet in her high school band.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Down on the edge of the forest, the young men were preparing masks made from bark cloth—very light material, almost like deerskin—on frames.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Dec. 2025
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For instance, these deerskin driving gloves by Paul Stuart, which feature perforated detailing and open panels at the knuckles to ensure that hands won’t overheat while comfortably gripping a wood-grain steering wheel.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 Dec. 2025
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Top items include a lightweight waxed canvas jacket, an unlined shirt jacket in goatskin, a lambskin aviator jacket which will retail for $599 with a double-way zipper and side pockets, and a lamb suede chore coat for $399.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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They’re made with premium goatskin leather, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and cozy PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, and have a comfortable, moisture-wicking liner made from Calamai wool.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
14 Oct. 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
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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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There are wool blankets draped atop cow print chairs, lambskin hides on the bar stools and a casual Dom Perignon on the menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the unexpected standouts were her black lambskin and brown suede boots from Loewe, which feature respectable 3.5 inch heels and a single metallic ankle chain.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 Jan. 2026
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At the end of the film, Sandy Olsson (played by the late, great Olivia Newton-John) emerges for the splashy closing number wearing a leather moto jacket, skintight sharkskin pants, and heels.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chef Phillip Frankland Lee’s bites will include tastes like Roasted Bone Marrow nigiri finished with soy, sea salt, and freshly grated wasabi on sharkskin – for a night that is sure to not only be delicious but full of creativity and excitement.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Grab the shoes in a classic color like black, burgundy, or olive green, or switch things up with a daring cowhide print.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Leather Coats and Jackets Leather is often made from cowhide, but it can also be made from the hide of other animals, such as bison, deer, goat, and sheep.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Horsehide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsehide. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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