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Recent Examples of undercoat
Typically made from the soft feathers or undercoats of ducks and geese, down comforters are known (and sought after) for their softness, warmth, and hotel-like feel.
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
Some have extremely short hair, while others have a thick undercoat that sheds all over your furniture and clogs up the vacuum cleaner.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023
Based on their analysis, the authors concluded that the second version was laid upon the first, which remains as an undercoat, given that the two versions of the arm have different pigment compositions.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 July 2023
Cuddly red pandas, which have ample undercoats, face natural predation from leopards and dholes, aka Asiatic wild dogs.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2023
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
Some have extremely short hair, while others have a thick undercoat that sheds all over your furniture and clogs up the vacuum cleaner.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023
Based on their analysis, the authors concluded that the second version was laid upon the first, which remains as an undercoat, given that the two versions of the arm have different pigment compositions.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 July 2023
Cuddly red pandas, which have ample undercoats, face natural predation from leopards and dholes, aka Asiatic wild dogs.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercoat
Noun
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The mom of three included several coats for heading into the colder months, as well as bodycon dresses so curves can truly be celebrated.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These boots are ankle height to provide a bit of coverage, and feature a wool lining, sockliner, and an outsole made of sugarcane.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though they are considered color-safe, oxygen bleach stain removers shouldn't be used on wool or silk and can sometimes cause bleach spots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The first coat is often dense underfur packed closely against the skin, like a warm base layer.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
30 June 2022
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The visitor center and gift shop are in a historic Matanuska Colony barn where visitors can purchase garments woven from qiviut, the underfur that combed from the musk ox.—
Bob Hallinen,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 May 2018
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“Undercoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercoat. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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