Thesaurus results for PIGSKIN

pigskin

noun

Definition of pigskin

as in sheepskin

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Recent Examples of pigskin Our state is a pigskin peninsula that has spent generations producing quarterback legends. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 College Football 27, EA Sports' latest edition of the popular pigskin video game series, was released last week to both massive fanfare and scathing critiques. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 The Canadian Football League has been providing die-hard pigskin enthusiasts with an early fix for their football yearnings each summer for decades. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026 After pigskin season ended, these people reasoned, activity might dwindle for a little while. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigskin

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Noun

While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheepskin

Noun

As a new baseball season gets underway, here’s hoping that the owners’ memories are jolted by the smell of Cracker Jack® and horsehide.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.

— Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024

Definition of horsehide

Noun

Isaia cashmere scarf, $750; Dior silk tie, $300; Ferragamo calfskin oxfords, $1,590; Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 18-karat pink gold, $27,000; Il Bisonte leather card case, $140; Stefano Ricci crocodile belt, $2,800.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of calfskin

Noun

Everyone thinks their kids’ slang is ridiculous and their parents’ politics naive.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Mitt reminds me of these famous sports dads — Earl Woods, Richard Williams, Marv Marinovich — who put a golf club or tennis racket or football in their kids’ cribs.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of kid

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Among them was a 61-year-old woman tipped out of her canoe by an alligator in 2025 and an 85-year-old widow who was dragged out of her backyard by an alligator while walking her dog in 2023.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Among those killed was a 61-year-old woman tipped out of her canoe by an alligator in 2025 and an 85-year-old widow who was dragged out of her backyard by an alligator while walking her dog in 2023.

— Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of alligator

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Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.

— Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Definition of deerskin

Noun

Slinging a snakeskin print side bag over one shoulder, Lou posed with fellow nepo babies Jaden Smith and Paris Jackson at the event.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026
Also featured in the group is faux ostrich leather on the Air Jordan 14 Retro Low SP, faux snakeskin on the Air Jordan 15 Retro SP and faux stingray on the Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

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