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as in skins
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 pelts
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
this jacket was made from real leather
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as in hides
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 leathers
Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
How people choose to dress for the paddock runs the gamut, but Taylor-Joy made sure to pack her leathers for the Japan tour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
That distinctive colorway extends to the interior, where a subtle palette, teak flooring, and rich leathers are juxtaposed with gold fixtures and fittings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, even among these aesthetic shifts, Taos Taupe by Benjamin Moore still serves as a beautiful neutral and pairs well with leathers and a rich, accenting color palette.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
How people choose to dress for the paddock runs the gamut, but Taylor-Joy made sure to pack her leathers for the Japan tour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
That distinctive colorway extends to the interior, where a subtle palette, teak flooring, and rich leathers are juxtaposed with gold fixtures and fittings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, even among these aesthetic shifts, Taos Taupe by Benjamin Moore still serves as a beautiful neutral and pairs well with leathers and a rich, accenting color palette.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathers
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Because convection heat is more intense, lowering the temperature to 375°F instead of 400°F may help prevent over-browning while still achieving crisp skins and tender centers.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Potato skins were on the cookline two days after the discard date.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Chicago area closets have outfits for all kinds of weather — swimsuits and T-shirts for hot days, and heavy coats and scarves for chilly ones.—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dressed in head-to-toe black, both mother and daughter wore button-up dress coats, wide-brim hats, and tights; even the backs of their outfits featured a matching pleated detail.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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The shop carries a wide range of pieces spanning decades, including 1940s dresses and suits, 1930’s shoes, and 1950’s hats, alongside furs, men’s shirts, and rare one-off finds.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The jury also heard about how Tex sold Diane's expensive clothes, shoes, hats, purses, and furs in an estate sale a little more than two months after her death and then a month after that, auctioned off her jewelry to the highest bidder.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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Lab studies suggest seals might even distinguish between the movements of different types of fish.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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And when the vacuum seals were available, Johnson said, LivaNova did not install them on four of the five loaner devices at KU Med.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The proposal slashes funding to the agency’s science program by 46 percent—a cut similar to what had been proposed in the president’s budget request for the current fiscal year.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through careful tuning of an extended Kalman filter and by taking advantage of bamboo’s natural vibration-damping properties, the system slashes control latency from 15–20 milliseconds down to just 8–10 milliseconds, enhancing responsiveness while keeping flight stable.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Leathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathers. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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