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as in skin
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
this jacket was made from real leather
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
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Recent Examples of leather
Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The furniture in his study is mid-century modern, all brown and black leather, offering the room the sleekly urbane feel of an analyst’s office.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Laser Module – Add engraving and cutting capabilities for materials from wood and acrylic to leather.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
With the Braves flashing the leather behind him, Chris Sale put forth a superb outing Saturday afternoon at JetBlue Park against the Red Sox, Sale’s final spring tuneup before toeing the rubber opening day at Truist Park next week.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The furniture in his study is mid-century modern, all brown and black leather, offering the room the sleekly urbane feel of an analyst’s office.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
The brand sources leather exclusively from colder climates, where fibers tighten under temperature, ensuring structure without compromising fluidity.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Laser Module – Add engraving and cutting capabilities for materials from wood and acrylic to leather.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
Noun
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The best Korean skin-care brands have a knack for making your routine feel a little more exciting—and a lot more effective.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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But his mouth was open and drooped peculiarly to one side, and his skin was sucked into his skeleton like a vacuum storage bag.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Please, please, please tell me that pelt was not Rollo.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Justin Cappos, a professor of computer science at New York University, who studies software supply-chain security, likens the attack to a typewriter hiding a second message in plain sight.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2026
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As a main guideline, think about ribcage jeans as an opportunity to actually showcase your waist rather than hiding it.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Say hello to your new transitional coat, the style that proves simplicity is the ultimate form of elegance.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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This mid-Cretaceous omnivore was still actively growing and may have sported a coat of soft, fuzzy filaments, giving it a physical appearance similar to that of a small lamb.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among passers-by, fur coats are in fashion.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Over the next few weeks, vote head‑to‑head on the cutest fur babies.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And while public opinion was being whipped, a legal strategy kicked off behind the bench.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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This means that your desire to whip things in shape at home or with a family member might be ill-timed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kingston Flemings broke his tourney seal with 18 points in an efficient 27 minutes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inaccurate/sloppy copies of the state seal and other official symbols.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
23 June 2023
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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