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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, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
All the models will be decked out with high-end fabrics, beautiful bespoke woods, and the finest Italian leathers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Vendors at the Pitti Uomo trade show, which wrapped up in Florence on Friday, nodded to sports and outdoor lifestyle, with high-quality materials — including premium leathers — and functional shapes.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Available in two stylish brown leathers, this low-profile three-seater is a dreamy lounge piece thanks to supremely comfy padding supported by a solid wood frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
Liam has spoken extensively about putting on the black leathers, contacts and the wig and that process of not becoming yourself.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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, 22 Jan. 2026
All the models will be decked out with high-end fabrics, beautiful bespoke woods, and the finest Italian leathers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Vendors at the Pitti Uomo trade show, which wrapped up in Florence on Friday, nodded to sports and outdoor lifestyle, with high-quality materials — including premium leathers — and functional shapes.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Available in two stylish brown leathers, this low-profile three-seater is a dreamy lounge piece thanks to supremely comfy padding supported by a solid wood frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
Liam has spoken extensively about putting on the black leathers, contacts and the wig and that process of not becoming yourself.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathers
Noun
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The skins and cosmetics for The Office collab have been revealed, bringing both Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute to the game with show-referencing edit styles.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Place chicken skins on the sheet tray.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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That’s because shearling (or used synonymously, sheepskin) coats and jackets are essentially animal pelts.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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This wasn’t the reassuring notion that transcendence hides within the everyday.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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The government hides almost everything.—
Majirata Latela,
The Dial,
22 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop more winter coats, straight-leg jeans, and white sneakers inspired by Jennifer Aniston below.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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North Texans should grab their coats, scarves and hats and bundle up in preparation for an increasingly chilly — and potentially snowy — week.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Wine and cocktails were flowing for a crowd in tuxedos, furs and gowns as Detroit got its first look at the 2026 auto show and its shiny array of the latest offerings from automakers.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Beautifully made hats, faux furs, and winter knits are stylish perennials in the cold-weather wardrobes of chic Italian women.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Marty whips off his sport coat and throws it in the crowd.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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The product itself, plastic containers with airtight seals, was unfamiliar and difficult to explain on a store shelf.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Guests fish for invasive tilapia in the natural lagoon, and the resort takes the fish (which are disruptive to the local habitat) to the rehab center for the seals to eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At some point, Alice slashes the tires on Rachel’s car.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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There, Constance slashes her face with a knife.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Leathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathers. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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