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as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick llamas are prized for their soft, lush jackets

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jacket

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verb

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Recent Examples of jacket
Noun
There’s the Levi’s x Sacai denim jacket featuring the same custom sunspot gold shanks based on vintage Levi’s hardware, the Levi x Sacai Denimx Matelasse twill reversible blouson, and two variations of the Reversible Blouson, available in indigo x black or blue x khaki nylon exteriors. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 May 2025 Sporting a military-style hooded jacket and baseball cap, Eminem joined Jelly Roll in loping down a ramp that led to the middle of the stadium floor, mugging for each other and for the video camera. Gary Graff, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Verb
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America? Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023 Spotted out running errands in Los Angeles this week, the 25-year-old model served up an eye-catching look that made her moto jacket the centrepiece. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for jacket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
  • Under Mogen's body, police found a Ka-Bar knife sheath, stamped with a United States Marine Corps logo and allegedly containing Kohberger's DNA on the snap.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • The last time anyone saw the Franklin expedition was when Inuit hunters encountered starving sailors dragging a lifeboat across the ice in Washington Bay, clad in wool rather than furs.
    Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
  • The pallium, a liturgical vestment made of wool from lambs raised by Trappist monks, symbolizes the pope’s role as the shepherd of the faithful; the pope’s pallium is worn on the shoulders, fastened with three pins resembling the nails of the cross, according to the National Catholic Reporter.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • But the specific phrasing does not explicitly tie the suspension power to Congress, leaving ambiguity that the administration believes also vests Trump with the authority.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 20 May 2025
  • Also, make sure your stock basis is properly recorded after vesting or exercising.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Later at the scene, two shell casings could be seen on the ground with evidence markers nearby.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
  • Samsung’s base level models typically have casings only slightly larger than the screen itself.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Add pickle juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
  • Photo: Getty Images Later on in the evening, Ortega slipped into a maxi faux fur greige coat and a Barbie pink mini-dress—how very Carrie.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Consider the material Inflatable gym mats typically use durable and strong PVC as the outer covering.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
  • From Utility to Statement Piece No longer just practical floor coverings, today’s area rugs help define spatial flow, introduce color and texture, and even express personal style.
    Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Some supplements combine biotin with other vitamins or proteins like collagen or keratin (to support hair, nails, and skin).
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
  • Its most recent hair perfume launch has been one of its most successful to date.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Soon after, our son and his family of four and a dog lost their housing as their rental situation failed after the landowner passed away.
    Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
  • Questions loom over Trump’s order to create housing for 6,000 homeless veterans.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025

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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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