mackinaw

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Recent Examples of mackinaw But unlike brookies, mackinaws reach massive sizes. 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 Zach Gordon of Tahoe Sportfishing also enjoyed fast action for mackinaw. sacbee, 9 Apr. 2018 Meanwhile, Marc Christophel of Christophel’s Guide Service confirmed that the mackinaw bite went hot this weekend. sacbee, 23 Apr. 2018 On Sunday, guide Shaun Rainsbarger said the mackinaw bite was a little tough. sacbee, 9 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mackinaw
Noun
  • Bibb’s bob has lent itself well to power suiting, leaving her shoulders on full display to model boxy blazers and dramatic overcoats.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
  • During one lunch hour, Walter Matthau appeared in a shabby overcoat.
    James Barron, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Even as the frock coat takes shape, the immense task of cleaning and preserving the vast remaining collection continues.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Holly Messinger, the textiles conservator at The Arabia Steamboat Museum, carefully laid out the pieces of a frock coat, an 1850’s relic recovered from the bottom of the Missouri River.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gallagher, posing with his children Lennon Gallagher, Molly Moorish-Gallagher and Gene Gallagher, wears his Burberry parka from the label’s spring 2018 collection.
    Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
  • Check what gear is provided: Most expedition companies supply waterproof muck boots for land excursions and a warm outer parka.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Some long-wear formulas come with a lip balm or gloss meant to serve as a topcoat for the lipstick.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • Smartly dressed in black topcoat and hat, a leash dangling in his left hand, Caillebotte looks down at the cobblestone pavement at his sheepdog, who awaits its master’s next move.
    James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025

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