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Recent Examples of underfur
The first coat is often dense underfur packed closely against the skin, like a warm base layer.
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Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 June 2022
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
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 June 2022
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underfur
Noun
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Using natural sheep's wool and weaving the fabric by hand on traditional looms in the Carpathian Mountains, the coat was a labor of love.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Additionally, Merino wool resists odors far better than synthetic fabrics, which is a huge advantage when laundry facilities are limited.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
Noun
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While every cat is different, most long-haired cats benefit from a grooming tool that can detangle the undercoat and remove shed fur from the top coat.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Two bulls, each weighing over 1,300 pounds, ram heads and jab horns as their muscles ripple under velvety coats.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The English cream is a variation of the standard and much-loved golden retriever, characterized by a coat that ranges in color from light cream to almost white.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Noun
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However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sora nailed the adorable close-up details, Bella’s floppy ears, the texture of the fur, the light hitting the waves.—
Kim Komando,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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No amount of vacuuming and brushing is a match for the almighty dog fur!—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Even tucked in a cover, your duvet is exposed to particles of skin, dust, oil, sweat, pet hair, and more, requiring just as much attention in your cleaning routine as other bedding and linens.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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None of Chandler's DNA was found at the murder scene, nor were any fibers found from her clothing, or any of her hair.—
Ruth Chenetz,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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“Underfur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underfur. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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