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Recent Examples of pelage
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Most are taken in spring and fall when their pelage is out of sync with the current weather pattern.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023
Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black.
—Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Most are taken in spring and fall when their pelage is out of sync with the current weather pattern.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023
Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black.
—Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelage
Noun
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Mix Materials To bring midimalism to life, McClelland recommends layering in a mix of materials such as linen, wood, stone, wool, and a variety of metals.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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The cutest dog accessories can be found at Zoomies in the West Village, Canine Styles on the Upper East Side, and Gone to the Dogs in Park Slope (home of the wool MetroCard).—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Take care of your hair from day to night.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Science often looks like white coats and high-tech, expensive labs, but sometimes, the future of energy starts with a mistake.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Save up to 60% during Columbia’s end-of-season sale Outdoorsy travelers can find the biggest savings and the best deals on Columbia’s sale page, where Columbia favorites like coats, hats, shoes, fleece jackets, and bags are up to 50% off.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Pelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelage. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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