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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
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Some people go all in with layers, mesh tops, colorful jackets, platform boots and tons of glitter that catches the sun and stage lights.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
This striped option is an excellent pick for layering in spring; wear it under leather jackets, cardigan sweaters, or even sleeveless dresses.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Filmmakers’ jackets have long functioned as cultural markers in film circles, commemorating key moments in a director or producer’s career.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Adidas rarely sells tracksuit jackets and pants as a set, so a top pair is the Adidas Men’s Tiro 21 Track Jacket and the Adidas Men’s Tiro 21 Track Pants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Your capsule wardrobe should include several essential jackets, not the least of which is a leather jacket.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Apparel including hats, shirts, pants, shoes and jackets ranged from $5 sweaters to about $75 cowboy boots.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Find workout leggings, flowy skirts, lightweight jackets, breathable shorts, and everyday essentials like classic tees to wear all season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Wear them layered over tees, under jackets, or just straight up.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Some people go all in with layers, mesh tops, colorful jackets, platform boots and tons of glitter that catches the sun and stage lights.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
This striped option is an excellent pick for layering in spring; wear it under leather jackets, cardigan sweaters, or even sleeveless dresses.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Filmmakers’ jackets have long functioned as cultural markers in film circles, commemorating key moments in a director or producer’s career.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Adidas rarely sells tracksuit jackets and pants as a set, so a top pair is the Adidas Men’s Tiro 21 Track Jacket and the Adidas Men’s Tiro 21 Track Pants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Your capsule wardrobe should include several essential jackets, not the least of which is a leather jacket.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Apparel including hats, shirts, pants, shoes and jackets ranged from $5 sweaters to about $75 cowboy boots.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Find workout leggings, flowy skirts, lightweight jackets, breathable shorts, and everyday essentials like classic tees to wear all season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
Noun
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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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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Here, the clothes are defined by impeccable fabrics—cashmere, silk-linen blends, fine wools.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Constitution vests the authority to declare war in Congress.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
5 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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These plastics appear in countless products, including food packaging and water bottles; medical equipment, such as syringes and IV bags; electronics casings and appliances; automotive parts; and construction materials, such as pipes and insulation.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Inside the vehicle were an AR-15-style rifle, spent casings and a blond wig, McDonnell said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Burlington, known for selling coats, clothes, accessories and home goods, is set to open in the old Staples location, 8450 NW Prairie View Road, according to a Zona Rosa news release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
Updated March 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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One of the things my daughter and I both love is how this mascara keeps lashes defined and clump-free, even with multiple coats.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s where low-maintenance landscape design comes in—things like intentionally choosing drought-tolerant plants or selecting low or no-mow ground coverings can be beautiful while giving you time back in your busy schedule.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From removing splinters or opening bandages, to snagging ingrown hairs and tightening eyeglass screws, tweezers are one of those travel essentials that my mom never regrets packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hedda’s romantic picture — of Lovborg dying magnificently, with Dionysian vine leaves in his hairs, from a bullet of one of her own guns — smacks of the same literary cliches that has Emma fantasizing about a torchlight wedding at midnight.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 Mar. 2026.
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