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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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Warm Up with a Minimalist Coat Black jeans, a chunky knit, and a minimalist black overcoat scream quiet luxury without uttering a single word.—
Samantha Sutton,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Wrapped in a furry overcoat, the singer would descend from the stage with a glass full of ruby red maraschino cherries.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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On a frigid New Year’s Day, New York’s new democratic socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in, with his wife, Rama Duwaji, alongside him, grabbing attention for her romantic brown frock coat, trimmed at the hem and cuffs with chocolate faux fur.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
2 Jan. 2026
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Most striking among them is the eldest son, dressed in a long velvet frock coat and a battered pair of brothel creepers.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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Leather chesterfields and fireplace nooks dotted the warehouse-esqe foyer where towering machinery replaced bouquets on mahogany tables.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2023
Noun
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For example, late last year, Parker paired the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots in gray with a flirty polka dot midi skirt and hooded parka.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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The actress stepped out in New York City wearing a black parka, a cozy gray sweater, and most notably, the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots, which are crafted in genuine suede with sheepskin lining, rubber soles, and heel-pull tabs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The look involves a rosy, semi-sheer pink base and an ultra-glossy topcoat.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
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Finish with a glossy topcoat to lock in the design.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Mackinaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mackinaw. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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