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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 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
Rih and Rocky, pictured heading to Michelin star seafood spot Caviar Russe, wore their best leathers.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
From rich woods, smoky leathers, warm gourmands, and modern classics, these fragrances are guaranteed to turn heads—and hearts.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The living quarters represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, featuring approximately 78 materials ranging from ebony to fine leathers and custom furniture throughout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 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
Rih and Rocky, pictured heading to Michelin star seafood spot Caviar Russe, wore their best leathers.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
From rich woods, smoky leathers, warm gourmands, and modern classics, these fragrances are guaranteed to turn heads—and hearts.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathers
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As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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This trade-off has limited the design of electronic skins used in collaborative robots.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 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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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Its sleek, portable design hides neatly behind your TV without blocking neighboring HDMI ports.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the skin matures, pores become larger, but Laura Mercier’s Flawless Fusion Ulta-Longwear Concealer effectively hides them.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Moorer is also banking on down jackets with leather inserts and coats with removable padding, adapting to the context and the weather conditions.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Customers in coats, hats and gloves stood back near the street as others took their turn to go up to the windows to place their orders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The drama centered around a citizen petition to prohibit the sale of some wild animals furs.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The proposal, which would outlaw the sale, barter, or trade of wildlife furs and furbearer parts statewide, is similar to Ordinance 308, which would have banned the sale of new fur products in Denver.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Certification seals that look official but aren’t clear The FTC’s Green Guides caution against seals or certifications that imply broad environmental benefits without clear explanation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The wide-leg silhouette keeps things modern, while the pull-on waistband seals the deal on all-day comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Congress slashes taxes, writes stimulus checks, and fattens unemployment-insurance payouts.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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The old formula not only fails to reflect how much Argentine households spend on present-day staples like Netflix subscriptions and iPhones, experts say, but also underrepresents the costs of public services like health care and electricity that have skyrocketed as Milei slashes subsidies.—
Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Leathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathers. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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