wools

plural of wool
as in coats
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 wools The clothing includes Donegal wools, awning stripes, statement plaids and houndstooths. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026 Here, the clothes are defined by impeccable fabrics—cashmere, silk-linen blends, fine wools. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026 There’s a distinct air of the English countryside running through this season’s biggest trends, and this outfit—complete with its plaids and rich wools—simply aces it. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2025
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Noun
  • Despite the freezing temperatures, agents confiscated the migrants’ coats and refused to give them blankets.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a part in the Robbie episode where Fiona talks about how flight attendants putting their coats and luggage in the closet that’s supposed to hold wheelchairs makes her life way harder.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • And then all of a sudden, the hairs on my arms completely stood up.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Even that large scalp of hers still managing to valiantly push up its fine hairs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • From nostalgic graphic tees and cozy fleeces to outdoor essentials, home goods, and playful collaborations, there are plenty of ways to wear your park pride.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Over the years, his wardrobe has moved between sharp tailoring, sporty staples, and collegiate influences, with shell jackets, fleeces, wide-legged trousers, and oversized silhouettes all making regular appearances.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Investigators found in a closet dozens of Louis Vuitton handbags lining the top shelf, many pairs of Christian Louboutin boots and a display case full of handbags made of exotic furs.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter got a sneak peek of Meemaw, which sees Barr running amok in thrift store furs at rooster fights — closer in tone to trailer park comedy like My Name Is Earl than the three-camera repartee of Roseanne.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Wools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wools. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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