jackets 1 of 2

plural of jacket

jackets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jacket

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jackets
Noun
The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 His has recorded and toured incessantly since the ‘60s and his name can also be found in film credits, on book jackets and now on a line of cannabis products. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 More recently, Jacobs has donned long, clickety-clackety acrylic nails, a true fashion doyenne, and now favors his growing collection of tweed jackets. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite this, black jackets and hair in the party scenes look properly dark while still showing their cuts and contours, and white shirts, lights, and balloons in the same shots all look bright while similarly preserving details. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Historically, these jackets embody a very utilitarian look, with a long, boxy cut and oversized front patch pockets for holding tools. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026 Staff in the South Stand offices would spend the winter months wearing jackets due to a broken boiler and, according to Bruce, only the players quickest to the dressing-room showers could expect to enjoy hot water after games. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Last night, the couple pulled their jackets out of storage for a dinner date in Los Angeles. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Men are ditching their jackets and campaign brochures serve as makeshift fans. Debbie Elliott, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.
    Garrett Downs, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • While presidents have the authority as the commander in chief to conduct certain strategic military operations on their own, the Constitution vests Congress with the power to wage war.
    Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Detectives were seen outside the building recovering what appeared to be several shell casings.
    Christina Fan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Officers arrived to find multiple shell casings and an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck multiple times by gunfire.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead.
    Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Florida Constitution cloaks everything about executive clemency in unhealthy secrecy.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
  • Luis Bustamente designed every detail of each suite with a backdrop of rich navy that cloaks the walls of every room, and furniture framed in the hotel’s signature tri-color scheme.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Most governing documents state unit owners are responsible for their personal property and decorating within their unit, which includes wall and floor coverings such as paint and hardwood floors.
    Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Then only black was allowed, and full-face coverings became mandatory.
    Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As estrogen falls while testosterone continues circulating, once-fine facial hairs can become coarser and more noticeable.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Anastasia’s ultra-slim Brow Wiz has been the industry’s answer for years because its micro-tip draws individual hairs where none exist while filling in patches with fullness.
    Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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