sables

Definition of sablesnext
plural of sable

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Noun
  • Kansas City’s Line Creek Forest is where various species of birds, squirrels, deer, minks, fish and turtles call home.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Any sightings of sick, injured or deceased whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles should be reported the NYS Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline at (631) 369-9829.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The little animals that will come to be emblematic of the 2026 Games are stoats, extremely cute critters that in real life are related to the weasel and the otter.
    Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Wolverines are beagle-sized carnivores related to weasels, ermines, badgers, martens, otters, and black footed ferrets, all of which are native to this state.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The coastal marten, also known as the Humboldt marten, is about the size of a ferret and lives in coastal forests.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There are always squirrels, chipmunks and birds to cheer you on, with the occasional rabbit or deer for good measure.
    Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Yes, its name is an homage to the classic leporine book, with grassy notes a rabbit might adore.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Since 2005, Lake Katherine has been a refuge for migrating birds, beavers, muskrats, bald eagles, ospreys, turtles, and more.
    Mikayla Price, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • That includes foxes, minks, muskrats, otters, least weasels and bobcats.
    Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The hotel is surrounded by extensive black pine forests and wildlife sightings like Eurasian brown bears, wolves, and Balkan chamois are all possible.
    Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The heels are lined with chamois leather and the toes with linen; the soles are pigskin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Sables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sables. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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