Definition of woolnext
as in hair
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available

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Recent Examples of wool In general, when steaming wool, medium steam is used. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 The popular area rug is made of luxurious wool, with a medium pile height that adds cushioning and holds up to high-traffic areas. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 The result is a fiber built for durability and flexibility, with performance on par with wool and more stretch than cotton. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026 That tells you how many layers of wool. Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • Her hair, which is long, dark, and curly, had recently been treated to a bathroom Manic Panic job, and the front strands were dyed a light peach.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • The label was constantly asking them to dress sexier, or to style their hair a certain way.
    Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • His first-ever opponent, CM Punk, took the stage to challenge him in a virtual wrestling match, where a character resembling Carell in a tiger-print brief and fur coat faced off against CM Punk’s character.
    Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 8 May 2026
  • In the Madison Avenue boutique, for example, prices range from $295 for an Ultrafine cashmere sweater to $4,000 for a cashmere coat.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • They are lined with a mid-weight fleece fabric that’s perfect for throwing on to warm up at the gym or for running errands.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Categories span jerseys and polos, graphic T-shirts, track jackets, fleece shorts, baggy jeans and denim shorts, reversible swimwear and accessories.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Of note, Billie Eilish wore an Oscar De La Renta dress for a cause, calling for the storied house to end its ties to fur.
    Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • Adorned in fur coats, colorful sunglasses and patterned ties, artists and celebrities including Owen Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Lauren Halsey and Catherine Opie joined to celebrate gala honorees Betye Saar and television writer and producer Darren Star.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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