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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
Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 May 2025
Materials like canvas and leather are used in tandem, offering a textural contrast that nods to the diversity of vacation experiences found across Australian terrain.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Noun
The style is quintessentially summer; however, leather iterations and designer interpretations have catapulted the thong flat into so much more than just your beachgoing shoe.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 May 2025
Materials like canvas and leather are used in tandem, offering a textural contrast that nods to the diversity of vacation experiences found across Australian terrain.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Verb
News round-up Real Madrid set up El Clasico in Spain’s Supercopa by leathering Mallorca 3-0 last night.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
Noun
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Coconut oil contains many nutrients that can improve skin health.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, tanning beds expose the skin to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, increasing the risk of skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Hunted nearly to extinction for their pelts, they were later branded a nuisance for flooding farmland and chewing through timber.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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There has been little direct evidence of such garments, but bone needles and the bones of the fur-bearing animals used to make pelts provide some indirect evidence of this early tailoring.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The boy hides aloft in the Sycamore Gap tree's branches.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Add pickle juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Later on in the evening, Ortega slipped into a maxi faux fur greige coat and a Barbie pink mini-dress—how very Carrie.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
Noun
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During the event, Megan wore a cleavage-baring, sparkling silver gown custom-designed by Michael Kors with an extravagant white fur coat.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Later on in the evening, Ortega slipped into a maxi faux fur greige coat and a Barbie pink mini-dress—how very Carrie.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Appropriately, those flags whipped atop the Hall of Fame building on a particularly windy Friday, hours before a 40-year ceremony for the 1985 team and a day prior to a 10-year reunion for the 2015 team.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Caballero looked on the verge of tears as the Ivorian whipped the ball into the corner, a heroic performance from a back-up goalkeeper who’d played in every previous round to repay manager Manuel Pellegrini’s faith.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Among your producers are the Dardenne brothers and their production company, Les Films du Fleuve, which is almost like a seal of excellence in the field of social cinema.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Don’t worry about any leaks with this bottle, thanks to the silicone seal inside the cover.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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In Alaska and Canada, beavers are pushing north, moving into tundra regions where warmer temperatures have made new territory accessible.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The original trail had long since been dammed and flooded by beavers, which had arrived in the 1940s after a disastrous idea by the Argentine government to start a fur trade.—
Olivia James,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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