sealskin

Definition of sealskinnext

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Recent Examples of sealskin The land, however, in the time of the child with the sealskin shoes, is very different from Tomás’s day. Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 Wool was sent to Britain in commercial quantities from 1821, although until 1834 the products of the fisheries, whale oil, and sealskins formed the principal exports. Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026 But among the 62 artifacts is an Inuvialuit sealskin kayak from the western Arctic, which was the last to come off the plane in its own cargo box, CBC reported. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025 The animal-rights movement of the seventies had driven down demand for sealskin, cratering prices. Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 Our elders know how to make tools and sealskin pants the right way. Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 The visitors admired the traditional regalia that whaling crews donned later in the day and participated in the blanket toss, with children jumping on the sealskin blanket and a few adults in the group helping hold it up. Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2023 Her sealskin confiscated from her, hidden or locked away, the selkie is trapped in her human form. Jennifer Berney, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealskin
Noun
  • The bright red uniform and bearskin caps worn by the Kings Guards outside royal residences and at events like Trooping the Colour are famous worldwide.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • The queen also accessorized with a Philip Treacy hat that was akin to the bearskin hats worn by the Grenadier Guards.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Some of the Native Americans depicted in these pages are clad with only a deerskin loincloth.
    Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026
  • The boots are crafted with soft sheepskin, which naturally wicks away moisture.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite.
    Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The heads of Max, Melvin and Buff (deer, moose and buffalo, respectively) still hang on the wall and comment on the proceedings, while Sammy the Raccoon also is still around — but is no longer acting as a living coonskin cap.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024
Noun
  • Other animals that have been infested include sheep, goats and a dog.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • The 30 x 5-minute episode show sees Bitzer the sheep dog tasked with getting Timmy and his two best friends, Yabba and Apricot, to Mossy Bottom School safe and on time each morning against the odds, with the group regularly side-tracked on route.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • The southern elephant seal pup mortality was estimated to be 76% across a population of 17,000 seal pups born on the islands, the program said.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • Make sure to use flashing tape to ensure a good seal between material, especially since a porch is going to be exposed to the elements.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The brand debuted an entirely new family of mules crafted in polished calfskin and suede, alongside expanded colorways for bestsellers such as the Matt New and Chris.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
  • Courtesy of Swatch Courtesy of Swatch To go with the calfskin lanyards, there will purportedly also be longer lanyards and desk clock holders (in eight colors, naturally) available online.
    Jeremy White, Wired News, 12 May 2026

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“Sealskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sealskin. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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