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Recent Examples of leathery
Oaks also produce superior leaf litter with thick, leathery leaves that can take up to three years to break down, thereby sheltering beneficial insects and protecting topsoil.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber.
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Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
To me, leathery, musky, earthy, and spicy is the best way to describe this fragrance—like a mezcal cocktail set on fire for dramatic effect at a boujee restaurant.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
The shell was probably soft and leathery and didn’t fossilize readily, which would explain why scientists have not found signs of therapsid eggs until now.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber.
—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
To me, leathery, musky, earthy, and spicy is the best way to describe this fragrance—like a mezcal cocktail set on fire for dramatic effect at a boujee restaurant.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
The shell was probably soft and leathery and didn’t fossilize readily, which would explain why scientists have not found signs of therapsid eggs until now.
—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leathery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathery
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Summer 2026 is having a tough time deciding on this season’s dominating nail trend.
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These are typically low-wage jobs that the healthcare industry writ large has had a tough time recruiting for since the pandemic.
Adjective
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Restore dry, brittle hair with this hydrating shampoo that more than 8,000 shoppers bought in the last month alone.
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Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
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The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness.
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The pies, which are named after the children of favorite guests, come out perfectly blistered and chewy.
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“Leathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathery. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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