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 Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 Numerous investigations document violent beatings, and plant wools spare these gentle, clever animals from fear and abuse. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025 Vanessa Hudgens hasn’t even had the chance to swap her summer crochet linens for winter crochet wools, but the California concert promoter has already released the lineup for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the earliest announcement since the event’s inception in 1999. Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025 To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Time to pull out your sweaters and coats, a cold blast is coming to South Florida.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Normally, that’s a sign to a hockey player that your value is declining, but on the Mammoth, those grey hairs are a sign of value.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • And these picks, from outdoorsy fleeces to polished knee-high boots, are currently on sale for as little as $13.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • From lightweight hiking pants to stylish fleeces, these outdoor clothes will keep you in that Goldilocks zone throughout the entire shoulder season—not too cold, not too hot, but just right.
    Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • At its peak, the store had over 200 departments, from furs and fashion to furniture and full restaurants.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Gucci was well represented by Elle Fanning in sky blue faux furs and Doja Cat in sunshine gold sequins.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025

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“Wools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wools. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.

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