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Recent Examples of wool
In an Architectural Digest article, the company explained that the Grand Vividus — stuffed with horsehair, wool and cotton — takes more than 600 hours to assemble and hand stitch.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Lint from natural fibers like cotton and wool is ideal for gardening.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The secret to timeless style A black wool sweater, beige coat, and jeans are staples for those looking to copy Carolyn Bessette, but the items alone aren't enough to come close to the same look.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
East Charlotte residents who spotted a sheep running around a park on Friday may have thought someone was trying to pull the wool over their eyes, but that wasn’t the case.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Lint from natural fibers like cotton and wool is ideal for gardening.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The secret to timeless style A black wool sweater, beige coat, and jeans are staples for those looking to copy Carolyn Bessette, but the items alone aren't enough to come close to the same look.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
East Charlotte residents who spotted a sheep running around a park on Friday may have thought someone was trying to pull the wool over their eyes, but that wasn’t the case.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wool
Noun
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Underwood, with wet hair and wearing a towel around his neck from the postgame celebration, said the Illini were going to enjoy Saturday’s win for a night.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Children can be seen monkeying around the billiards table, and the surrounding area offers plenty of activities to suit the whole gang—from hiking and boat tours to hair-raising seaplane adventures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Say hello to your new transitional coat, the style that proves simplicity is the ultimate form of elegance.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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This mid-Cretaceous omnivore was still actively growing and may have sported a coat of soft, fuzzy filaments, giving it a physical appearance similar to that of a small lamb.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its worn fleece still feels soft and the zipper doesn’t stick at all, even though it’s been washed countless times.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Even on pleasant days, the boat rides can be a challenge, requiring full-body fleece, dry suits and ski goggles.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among passers-by, fur coats are in fashion.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Over the next few weeks, vote head‑to‑head on the cutest fur babies.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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