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Recent Examples of mackinaw
But unlike brookies, mackinaws reach massive sizes.
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Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Detectives from the Twin Cities and the famed Pinkerton agency in Chicago found a button from a woodsman's mackinaw jacket in Aagot's cabin.
—Curt Brown Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020
Tanner caught the lake trout, a freshwater fish also known as a mackinaw, on his line and reeled it in for about 15 minutes, Wilson said.
—Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2020
Catches of rainbow trout have been excellent, sprinkled with the occasional giant mackinaw or brown trout.
—Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2018
Also called mackinaw, lake trout are a predominantly fish-eating species naturally found in the Great Lakes, much of Canada and along the Eastern Seaboard.
—Mike Koshmrl, The Seattle Times, 3 June 2018
Meanwhile, Marc Christophel of Christophel’s Guide Service confirmed that the mackinaw bite went hot this weekend.
—sacbee, 23 Apr. 2018
Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Detectives from the Twin Cities and the famed Pinkerton agency in Chicago found a button from a woodsman's mackinaw jacket in Aagot's cabin.
—Curt Brown Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020
Tanner caught the lake trout, a freshwater fish also known as a mackinaw, on his line and reeled it in for about 15 minutes, Wilson said.
—Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2020
Catches of rainbow trout have been excellent, sprinkled with the occasional giant mackinaw or brown trout.
—Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2018
Also called mackinaw, lake trout are a predominantly fish-eating species naturally found in the Great Lakes, much of Canada and along the Eastern Seaboard.
—Mike Koshmrl, The Seattle Times, 3 June 2018
Meanwhile, Marc Christophel of Christophel’s Guide Service confirmed that the mackinaw bite went hot this weekend.
—sacbee, 23 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mackinaw
Noun
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Instead, there were mostly gray men in ties and overcoats waving to spectators followed by high school bands playing in the rain.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Classic shapes like a neat overcoat, or prim skirt arrived in off-kilter colors and patterns.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Men’s fashions similarly trended toward comfort, as exemplified by the rise of the frock coat.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Avoid overstuffed recliners, chesterfields, and cloud sofas.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The man, later identified as Shah Alam, was wearing a dark parka and khaki pants, a police statement said.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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For next year, DiMeo said Wildcoat might add a shorter length cut to the parka.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To get the look, Rose says to first apply your base color of choice, cure, add topcoat, and cure for exactly 30 seconds.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mackinaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mackinaw. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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