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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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For feather items, consider using wool dryer balls to keep them fluffy.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Finnerty Mackay, who blended prim wool tailoring with Latex shirts and shaggy skirts, said his collection was inspired by addiction.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Indoor dogs often shed insulating undercoats and shouldn't be shaved in winter; their natural coats provide warmth.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, cashmere, made from goats’ undercoats, will also shrink when exposed to hot temperatures.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sneaker is already a favorite of the street style set, who’ve been seeing sporting them in their everyday looks with tailored pants, jeans, and maxi coats.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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While these polishes last plenty long when worn solo, fans of the brand suggest pairing them with a clear base and top coat to lock in the color, add sheen, and curb chipping.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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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Most are taken in spring and fall when their pelage is out of sync with the current weather pattern.—
John Schandelmeier,
Anchorage Daily News,
12 Feb. 2023
Noun
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The interior faux-fur lining is soft and plush, adding warmth on chilly days without causing your feet to overheat.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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So named for Kate Hudson’s character in Almost Famous, the Penny Lane coat often has light or dark brown suede fabric, but its most defining characteristic is the fur (faux, hopefully) around the collar, cuffs, and hem.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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The As Ever founder styled herself simply with a gold circular choker and matching bracelet, with a pale pink manicure and her dark brunette hair lightly waved.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Calls for the actress to drop her curl routine rang throughout TikTok as soon as the first episode aired, alongside speculation that her hair wasn’t real.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Underfur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underfur. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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