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Recent Examples of karakul
In their place are elderly, ultra-Orthodox Jews wearing black overcoats and fedoras; south and central Asians with traditional karakul hats; and gaggles of merchants shouting in languages from across the world.
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Barak Richman, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2020
Most fur-bearing animals have never been domesticated, which makes raising a fox for the trim of a parka inherently crueler than aborting a karakul lamb for a wool cap, animal rights activists say.
—Glendale News-Press, 29 Aug. 2019
Barak Richman, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2020
Most fur-bearing animals have never been domesticated, which makes raising a fox for the trim of a parka inherently crueler than aborting a karakul lamb for a wool cap, animal rights activists say.
—Glendale News-Press, 29 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for karakul
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Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is working toward achieving a zero-waste output in its factory.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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The thick and plush sheepskin lining provides some extra comfort.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Crafted from sheepskin leather, this pair from Amazon is lined with soft, warm cashmere so that your hands can stay toasty and comfy.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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There were no pretensions of showmanship, no displays of braggadocio — just the hollow ringing of palms on goatskin.Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Built from an active blend of goatskin leather and wool lining, they’re designed for the skier who needs maximum fingertip sensitivity but would rather avoid frostbite.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Those settlers would have traded a pile of deerskins for a rifled barrel.The Editors, Field & Stream, 23 Nov. 2023
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Instead of the rubber balls, plastic sticks and helmets used today, the original players were equipped with wooden sticks with a netted leather head and deerskin balls.Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2023
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At last, a show about retirees, with their mink coats and cha-cha lessons.Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Wispy hybrids, classic sets, 35mm minks, and more, lash extensions provided a semi-permanent alternative to strip lashes and mascara.Cierra Black, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
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To Be Embraced combines raw denim and soft lambskin leather in a 13-foot braided piece.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Crafted entirely from lambskin, they’re lined with soft, warm Mongolian cashmere to keep your fingers luxuriously toasty and comfy, even when perusing Christmas stalls at night.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Her sealskin confiscated from her, hidden or locked away, the selkie is trapped in her human form.Jennifer Berney, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2023
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The visitors admired the traditional regalia that whaling crews donned later in the day and participated in the blanket toss, with children jumping on the sealskin blanket and a few adults in the group helping hold it up.Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2023
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Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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The watch is water resistant and finished with a black calfskin leather and rubber strap.Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Karakul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/karakul. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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