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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
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Near-matching overlays then arrive in more standard suede, while the Three Stripes likewise appear in a more traditional material through white leather.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
This alpaca sweater hits right at the waist for an easy-to-wear silhouette with everything from denim to leather in fall shades of brown and tan.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This is where velvety sofas and inherited leather chairs find their home.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Near-matching overlays then arrive in more standard suede, while the Three Stripes likewise appear in a more traditional material through white leather.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
From breezy linen pants that are ideal for tropical vacations to leather motorcycle jackets perfect for a night out, there’s something for every kind of trip and traveler.
—Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
This alpaca sweater hits right at the waist for an easy-to-wear silhouette with everything from denim to leather in fall shades of brown and tan.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
Noun
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It can be fully covered, too—a high neckline, long sleeves, a maxi dress that proves tailoring and structure can be just as alluring as skin.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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If complications were to occur, there's no easy way to visualize what's happening beneath the skin without transporting Abibu back to that hospital on bumpy roads.—
Sophia Li,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
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Most notable is Dave Bautista's lead performance as bounty hunter Boyce, who is tasked with escorting a witch into a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of a werewolf's pelt to give to an evil queen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
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Divots taken from the fairways looked like pelts, and the greens were noticeably softer and more receptive.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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From a sniping position, Hughes fired a fatal shot and then walked back to his truck hidden in a nearby field, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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First apply a base coat to even out any unevenness on the nail plate.—
Maria Goldbach,
Glamour,
18 Aug. 2025
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In a video shared by the NFL's official account on X, Brady was seen arriving to the game in an old-school white Raiders' coat.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Indoor: These are at the opposite end of the spectrum, with everything from leather to fur making up the seat and expensive hardwoods constructing the frame.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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In Sydney, Jenna Ortega stepped out for a Wednesday season 2 fan event in a black and orange striped Fendi gown and fur coat.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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After surviving a shark attack and drifting into unfamiliar waters, a young seal’s life hung on by a thread — until rescuers rushed to help.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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The sequel rounds out its cast with returning stars Idris Elba as Chief Bogo and Shakira as pop star Gazelle, as well as franchise newcomers Quan, Brunson, and Fortune Feimster as Nibbles the beaver.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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The newfound kits are the offspring of these beavers.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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