1
as in skin
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
this jacket was made from real leather
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
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Recent Examples of leather
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This watch comes with a VC leather box, and a bracelet that will fit up a 6.9 inch wrist.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2021
Apple's MagSafe system helps snap the iPhone 12 models right into place on their wireless charging docks, and also enables a whole new series of accessories that can easily snap on, from silicone cases to leather wallets.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
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Noun
Greif Lagrein, 2021 Greif Lagrein is intense and rich, with dark fruit aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum and secondary notes of dark chocolate, leather, and tobacco, along with subtle hints of violet and black pepper.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This watch comes with a VC leather box, and a bracelet that will fit up a 6.9 inch wrist.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Puddle pants come in all sorts of materials, from denim to leather to trousers and, of course, loungewear-ready fabrics like cashmere and Pima cotton.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2021
Apple's MagSafe system helps snap the iPhone 12 models right into place on their wireless charging docks, and also enables a whole new series of accessories that can easily snap on, from silicone cases to leather wallets.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
Noun
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Made of a cozy acrylic-blend fabric, this sweatsuit is soft on the skin and definitely a travel-worthy piece, especially on long flights.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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There was also no soot on her skin, in her hair or in the wound; there was no soot on the bandages wrapped around her head, either.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Soon, Siberian fur traders were trapping and harvesting pelts in the Aleutian Islands and around the island of Kodiak off Alaska’s southern coast.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The hatmakers of Europe, buried in the pelts of otters and beavers from the lush New World, experimented with various substances to create felt.—
Sallie Tisdale,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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When Hamas chose to go to ground inside Gaza and hide among its people, Israel followed it down, leveling the territory and its population to get at its enemy.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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The brand recommends leaving it on for one week, then removing it and applying a fresh coat.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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On those days especially, bundling up in your best winter coat and cold weather gear was absolutely essential.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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In an Instagram Reel, the star is seen dramatically taking off a fur coat to reveal the ensemble.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, Ya Ya’s skinny looks and scraggly fur spurred concerns for her health, especially after her male partner, Le Le, died just months before the pair were scheduled to return to China.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.—
Claire Fahy,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said the counterfeit security seals are used to deceive customs officials and were also shipped to the U.S. from China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2025
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The full parameters of the deals remain under seal.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Wild Robot filmmakers found their look when going over early concept art that had the island’s natural environment and its animals — foxes, bears, beavers, opossums and others — drawn in a painterly way.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Parts of the weapon’s leather-and-wood scabbard – and its beaver fur lining – have also survived.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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