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Recent Examples of sable
Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
This means that sable are often in competition with farmers.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024
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
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Adjective
What felt like a Cinderella story at the start is exposed as a Faustian bargain with a sable coat thrown in.
—Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
This means that sable are often in competition with farmers.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sable
Adjective
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Again, unlike Carrie, Ortega wore her black hair in a sleek straight blowout, while Carrie’s hair was styled in her blonde wavy hairdo.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Heavy black smoke in the kitchen at the rear of the unoccupied residence was discovered by firefighters upon arrival.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Others, meanwhile, took notice of the speedy critter’s unique shape and coloring, and correctly identified it as an ermine.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are three luxury suites, all of which have mosaic floors, ebony walls, paneled ceilings and metopes crafted by Venetian glassmakers.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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California launched the ebony alert for missing black children in 2024 after authorizing legislation was passed the prior year.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, our talks often ventured from mink sets to turkey lore.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fendi nodded to the house’s fur heritage with a variety of styles made of shearling, and a couple of actual mink designs.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More than 3,000 tropical and subtropical species of plants and trees, as well as the inhabitants of the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary: alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, a black bear and, of course, flamingos.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Thanks to Baum’s work, Jockey’s Ridge remains hospitable to more than 160 types of birds, and 38 types of reptiles and amphibians call it home, along with otters, coyotes, foxes, rabbits and even at least one bobcat.—
Amy Brecount White,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
Noun
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In Alaska and Canada, beavers are pushing north, moving into tundra regions where warmer temperatures have made new territory accessible.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The original trail had long since been dammed and flooded by beavers, which had arrived in the 1940s after a disastrous idea by the Argentine government to start a fur trade.—
Olivia James,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most repellents have been developed for deer but may work for rabbits, too.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Honorable mention honors were given to Navya Chahal for a flowers and rainbow design; Mina Madriz for a butterfly and landscape drawing; Mirai Simpson, whose drawing included a rabbit and ducks; and Sweden Simpson for a sunset drawing.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 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 May. 2025.
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