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as in sheaths
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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Recent Examples of jackets
Published, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Poodle skirts, leather jackets, and the unmistakable sounds of early rock ‘n’ roll set the tone recently as Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe hosted its annual Father-Daughter Dance with a lively 1950s theme.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With waitlists that seemingly double with each restock, pairs in delicate ivory and chartreuse bring a romantic touch to everyday staples when styled with soft knits and lightweight jackets.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The father and sons each wore suit jackets and white undershirts for the special occasion.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Oakley eyewear and apparel including waterproof jackets, hoodies, hats and T-shirts were also previewed.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
McIlory, now with two green jackets in his closet, is embarking on his fifth PGA win at Quail Hollow this week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Two seventh-grade boys sat beside us, decked out in baseball jackets and caps.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Quince just dropped a range of jackets, cardigans, and shirts designed for effortless layering, combining style, comfort, and adaptability.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Denim jackets aren’t just for fall.
—Published, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Poodle skirts, leather jackets, and the unmistakable sounds of early rock ‘n’ roll set the tone recently as Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe hosted its annual Father-Daughter Dance with a lively 1950s theme.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With waitlists that seemingly double with each restock, pairs in delicate ivory and chartreuse bring a romantic touch to everyday staples when styled with soft knits and lightweight jackets.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The father and sons each wore suit jackets and white undershirts for the special occasion.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Oakley eyewear and apparel including waterproof jackets, hoodies, hats and T-shirts were also previewed.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
McIlory, now with two green jackets in his closet, is embarking on his fifth PGA win at Quail Hollow this week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Two seventh-grade boys sat beside us, decked out in baseball jackets and caps.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Quince just dropped a range of jackets, cardigans, and shirts designed for effortless layering, combining style, comfort, and adaptability.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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Deputies searched the beach and found blood, two pairs of shoes, a Glock handgun and shell casings, according to an arrest affidavit police provided to the Daily News.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Police found evidence of gunfire at the scene, including several shell casings in the road.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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The winter coats are being stowed away for their hibernation and your summertime wardrobe is ready for a refresh—and that includes your footwear.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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As a result, several World Cup venues, such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, have had to drape coverings over exterior and interior logos.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Once the doors open, the video shows, at least a dozen young people, many of them wearing face coverings or ski masks, storm into the building and run into different rooms inside.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The great golden digger wasp, Sphex icheneumoneus, is a large wasp that sports golden hairs on the head and thorax and has a distinctive half orange half black abdomen.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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NewsNation reported in April that the FBI was analyzing new evidence that included hairs found in Guthrie's home, according to a source close to the investigation.—
Sarah Lapidus,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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