as in snakeskin
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sharkskin
Knoll and Jean-Michel Frank chairs are covered in a woven tweed; a desk, lavishly covered in his signature shagreen — or sanded sharkskin — punctuates the main room.
—
Rose Apodaca Jones, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
In addition to stamp sales (with proceeds benefiting the marine research society), Leicester planned to sell a Sea Turtle Cookery Book bound in sharkskin and a small newspaper titled the Times of New Atlantis.
—Fred Nadis, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024
Keith: Man, my all-time favorite was the sharkskin pants, for sure.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 17 Nov. 2023
The sharkskin suit was always one of my favorites.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022
The low-pressure vortex helps to suck the sharkskin forward through the water.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2012
Chef George grated the wasabi with a sharkskin grater, telling me that 99% of Japanese restaurants do not use real wasabi.
—Margie Goldsmith, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
The plague ran in the blood of men in sharkskin suits, who ran for president promising life and delivering death.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2020
In 2012, Lauder tested swimsuit material, purported to reduce drag like sharkskin, that 80 percent of winning swimmers at the Sydney Olympics wore.
—Joanna Klein, National Geographic, 28 July 2020
Rose Apodaca Jones, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
In addition to stamp sales (with proceeds benefiting the marine research society), Leicester planned to sell a Sea Turtle Cookery Book bound in sharkskin and a small newspaper titled the Times of New Atlantis.
—Fred Nadis, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024
Keith: Man, my all-time favorite was the sharkskin pants, for sure.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 17 Nov. 2023
The sharkskin suit was always one of my favorites.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022
The low-pressure vortex helps to suck the sharkskin forward through the water.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2012
Chef George grated the wasabi with a sharkskin grater, telling me that 99% of Japanese restaurants do not use real wasabi.
—Margie Goldsmith, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
The plague ran in the blood of men in sharkskin suits, who ran for president promising life and delivering death.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2020
In 2012, Lauder tested swimsuit material, purported to reduce drag like sharkskin, that 80 percent of winning swimmers at the Sydney Olympics wore.
—Joanna Klein, National Geographic, 28 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharkskin
Noun
-
Conservancy of Southwest Florida With the snakeskin sneakers, the eco-minded brand also saw an opportunity to cast an educational spotlight on the Everglades’ vulnerable ecosystem.Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
-
Lestat rolls up in a Brat (Prince) green snakeskin and feather jacket and attitude to match, shooing away the makeup person (doesn’t need it) and tampering with the camera (and Daniel?) with his vampire magic.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 July 2024
Noun
-
Nile crocodiles sun themselves on the river banks, while pods of hippos and herds of elephants roam through the waters.Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
-
In one video, he was seen feeding a live python to a crocodile.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Seraphin told me that during Carnival, people in his village drum on goatskins and crack whips.Maggie Shipstead, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
-
Along with the dress, Plaza wore a pair of tan rose Alize pumps in shiny goatskin from the French luxury fashion house.Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
Get Some Bibs Photograph: Pearl Izumi Diehards like to show their grit by riding in cutoff shorts with no protective chamois.Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
-
This is then gently buffed in using a chamois (a natural leather) tool.Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
Noun
-
Her footwear choice was pink Christian Louboutin Emilie sandals, featuring strappy suede calfskin uppers with crystal embellishments.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
-
To top it off, the calfskin straps are finished in an array of contrasting hues.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Her stock rotates weekly, but can include alligator bites from Sweden, smiling pumpkins from Germany and sour blue raspberries from Spain.Natalie Bennett, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
-
Her final carousel photo was a shot of two hyper-realistic albino alligator props.Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
-
According to its founder, Gary Eastman, the business attired nearly every other character in the series, producing the brown B-3 jackets worn by Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and others, as well as the Type A-2 horsehide and Type B-10 cotton jackets that also feature throughout the series.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Noun
-
It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
-
The collection also includes Miu Miu’s Wander bag done in sheepskin, and a pair of chunky snow boots.Samantha Conti, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near sharkskin
Cite this Entry
“Sharkskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharkskin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share