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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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as in to vest
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Recent Examples of jacket
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Only the check-in desk and general store are indoors—so bring a jacket if visiting early in the season.
—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Noun
The shoes accompanied a fall 2025 Schiaparelli look including pants and a long jacket with a striking animal print-adjacent pattern of sparkling silver against a black backdrop.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Only the check-in desk and general store are indoors—so bring a jacket if visiting early in the season.
—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My go-to lightweight base-layer top, the Stio Basis Power Wool Zip ($159), offers the best of both worlds, with the wool next to your skin and a polyester outer that dries out fast.—
Kaelyn Lynch,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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The rooms The hotel has 28 warm and bright rooms, with fragrant woods, soft carpets, armchairs, and wool blankets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Long-term stock vesting schedules could significantly impact your financial future.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The developer is requesting approval of a vesting track map and a density bonus application to allow for more housing units than are currently allowed under the zoning in the area, in exchange for the construction of more affordable housing units.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Investigators quickly identified Armstrong, then 35, as a suspect after surveillance footage showed her vehicle near the scene shortly before the shooting and forensic evidence tied a gun registered to her to shell casings at the scene.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Arguably one of the most memorable campaigns of the last decade came courtesy of Jonathan Anderson, who cast 88-year-old Dame Maggie Smith in a Loewe ad, the late legendary actor swaddled in a multi-colored faux fur coat, clutching a Puzzle bag.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The trick is to choose a nude shade that compliments your skin tone and apply a top coat so glossy and reflective your nails almost appear see-through.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Use protective mattress coverings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The multihyphenate model and wellness advocate is to feature in the dermocosmetics brand’s new skin and hair care campaigns.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Guest lists grow, the destination becomes more exotic, the wedding gown more unique – despite the couple's original desires.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Princess Charlene of Monaco Two-thousand and five hundred hours of work by three different seamstresses went into the ivory Giorgio Armani gown Princess Charlene of Monaco wore to wed Prince Albert in 2011.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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