as in tough
not easily chewed the leathery meat served in the cafeteria drove many of us to start bringing our own lunches

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Recent Examples of leathery This Le Labo Santal 26 Candle is a total classic, with a subtle, leathery fragrance that’s luxe without being overpowering. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025 Inside the leathery shell, clusters of pomegranate seeds shine like ruby prisms. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025 An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 City Glam uses coatings and finishes to add matte, leathery effects. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leathery
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Adjective
  • This loss had to be especially tough for the Jayhawks, considering a controversial holding call on KU changed the momentum of the game.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
  • However, their record at the Etihad makes for tough reading.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Efficiency can make a company stronger and a society brittle at the same time.
    Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Nearly all her trees are damaged; their branches bare and brittle.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The fruit can be dried and will have a sweeter flavor and chewy texture.
    Laura Simpson, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Opt for these chewy, chocolatey brown butter cookies.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Leathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathery. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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