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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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
With 34 seconds left in Saturday night’s homecoming shellacking of Wake Forest, Florida State president Richard McCullough and board of trustees chairperson Peter Collins bro-hugged in their garnet jackets just past the north end zone.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
My favorite hack is layering my outfits with stylish autumn jackets.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Becker called out funnel-neck jackets, bra tops and balloon pants as important items.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
This lightweight sweater is warm enough to add insulation under your jackets but breathable enough to enjoy even in warm weather.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Suede Pants The return of boho-chic aesthetics has made suede jackets, bags, and shoes cooler than ever.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Wear Khaite’s Clive boot with an asymmetric skirt, scarf blouse, and oversized leather jackets for a contemporary spin.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The capsule includes three footwear styles as well as a new take on one of Barbour’s signature jackets.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
With 34 seconds left in Saturday night’s homecoming shellacking of Wake Forest, Florida State president Richard McCullough and board of trustees chairperson Peter Collins bro-hugged in their garnet jackets just past the north end zone.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
My favorite hack is layering my outfits with stylish autumn jackets.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Becker called out funnel-neck jackets, bra tops and balloon pants as important items.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
This lightweight sweater is warm enough to add insulation under your jackets but breathable enough to enjoy even in warm weather.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Suede Pants The return of boho-chic aesthetics has made suede jackets, bags, and shoes cooler than ever.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
Wear Khaite’s Clive boot with an asymmetric skirt, scarf blouse, and oversized leather jackets for a contemporary spin.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
Noun
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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Numerous investigations document violent beatings, and plant wools spare these gentle, clever animals from fear and abuse.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Constitution vests Congress with the power to impose or withdraw tariffs.—
Russell Muirhead,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This includes stray rounds, shells, or empty casings.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Authorities have said the two groups fired shots at each other outside on the school campus, and police later found 54 shell casings at the scene.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the men’s section, technical coats are also quite trendy—just look at Columbia’s stylish take on a classic bomber jacket.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Playful objects and artworks, including vintage Longchamp pieces such as cigarette dispensers, tobacco weights and gaming tracks, tell of the brand’s storied past, one that began as a producer of tobacco pipe coverings.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Roughly 6 in 10 Americans (57%) say that ICE and Homeland Security agents should not be allowed to wear masks or face coverings while on duty, while about 4 in 10 (41%) say it should be allowed.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Unlike a standard solid-black cat whose pigment runs from root to tip, a smoke black cat’s hairs have a silvery or lighter base with a darker tip.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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After these experiments, the researchers noted that visible hairs first emerged at around 10 days, with full regrowth by day 20 – something that would not have occurred naturally in that time frame.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Batch tabletop miniatures for a weekend campaign, produce cosplay armor sections that fit together cleanly, or prototype brackets and housings for clients with consistent results.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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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,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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