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Recent Examples of sable
Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
The brush, of sable, which immediately conjures up some semi-mythical creature of the Russian forests.
—The Economist, 22 Apr. 2020
European, American and Japanese furriers had long purchased sable, mink and otter furs from local hunters, but had never been interested in the coarse fur of the Tarbagan marmot.
—Paul French, CNN, 18 Apr. 2020
Salmon, of course, but also smoked trout, whitefish and sable are all gorgeous on a graze board.
—Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019
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Adjective
Natural bristles are sourced from animal fur (squirrels, sables, goats, etc.), which can be difficult to acquire and more labor-intensive — thus, the higher price tag.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
The brush, of sable, which immediately conjures up some semi-mythical creature of the Russian forests.
—The Economist, 22 Apr. 2020
European, American and Japanese furriers had long purchased sable, mink and otter furs from local hunters, but had never been interested in the coarse fur of the Tarbagan marmot.
—Paul French, CNN, 18 Apr. 2020
Salmon, of course, but also smoked trout, whitefish and sable are all gorgeous on a graze board.
—Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sable
Adjective
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Havaianas Keys flip-flop, in black, which was decked out with silver keys along the straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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The all-star Back to the Beginning concert, which reportedly raised more than $190 million for charities, included Osbourne playing five songs from his solo career and four more with his original Sabbath bandmates while seated on a black throne.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the runway, several iterations were displayed in materials ranging from leather, shearling and satin, to mink, swakara and eel.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Invasive animals — such as mink — as well as deforestation, forest fires and unregulated construction could also negatively impact the species.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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In the study, meanwhile, dark-hued walls and ebony wood are accented by abstract, colorful art.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Dating back roughly 1,500 years, the artifacts are carved from rare ebony wood that originated in India or Sri Lanka.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 May 2025
Noun
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But despite its many charms, recipes for ermine frosting nearly disappeared after cream cheese frosting surged onto the scene, so many bakers have never heard of it.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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An example: a steel-gray satin duchess coat lined in white ermine, with the black ermine tails falling from inside of the cuffs.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, various primate species, including up to 10 spider monkeys, will be able to travel above the otters and into their own enclosure, Zoo Director Ethan Fisher said.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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The Mosaic Exhibit Hall features rotating sea life exhibits, while the Wetlands Trail provides an immersive journey through Florida’s ecosystems, which include a mangrove forest, cypress swamp and freshwater swamp, home to alligators, otters, turtles and a free-flight aviary.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The sequel rounds out its cast with returning stars Idris Elba as Chief Bogo and Shakira as pop star Gazelle, as well as franchise newcomers Quan, Brunson, and Fortune Feimster as Nibbles the beaver.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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The newfound kits are the offspring of these beavers.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Marsh rabbits, cottontail rabbits and foxes have effectively disappeared, a 2015 study found.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Liam Houck, 15, and his family are showing most of their four rabbits, 20 sheep and 15 dairy goats at this year’s Ramona Junior Fair.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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At the same time, marten populations shot up and the researchers began to see their scat in new areas.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Journal Sentinel,
5 July 2024
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This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Sable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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