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Recent Examples of coonskin
With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite.
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Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The heads of Max, Melvin and Buff (deer, moose and buffalo, respectively) still hang on the wall and comment on the proceedings, while Sammy the Raccoon also is still around — but is no longer acting as a living coonskin cap.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024
With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood classic.
—Mike Miller, Peoplemag, 17 Dec. 2023
The coonskin caps were a harbinger of things to come.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
Today, the Alamo gift shop continues to sell the Crockett coonskin cap, albeit a synthetic one. Keep them out humanely.
—René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 25 Aug. 2020
On a table outside the auction, there’s a black-and-white picture of Smith tucked up under the shoulder of John Wayne, who’s wearing a coonskin cap.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 28 July 2021
Davy Crockett is famous for rocking a coonskin cap up to his dying day, which many historians believe was March 6, 1836 while defending the Alamo.
—René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 25 Aug. 2020
The neuroscience major will officially don the mountaineer’s coonskin cap, buckskins and rifle at the Gold-Blue Spring Game on Saturday, April 18.
—USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2020
Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The heads of Max, Melvin and Buff (deer, moose and buffalo, respectively) still hang on the wall and comment on the proceedings, while Sammy the Raccoon also is still around — but is no longer acting as a living coonskin cap.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024
With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood classic.
—Mike Miller, Peoplemag, 17 Dec. 2023
The coonskin caps were a harbinger of things to come.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
Today, the Alamo gift shop continues to sell the Crockett coonskin cap, albeit a synthetic one. Keep them out humanely.
—René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 25 Aug. 2020
On a table outside the auction, there’s a black-and-white picture of Smith tucked up under the shoulder of John Wayne, who’s wearing a coonskin cap.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 28 July 2021
Davy Crockett is famous for rocking a coonskin cap up to his dying day, which many historians believe was March 6, 1836 while defending the Alamo.
—René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 25 Aug. 2020
The neuroscience major will officially don the mountaineer’s coonskin cap, buckskins and rifle at the Gold-Blue Spring Game on Saturday, April 18.
—USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coonskin
Noun
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Touching the trash can, the dark puddle of a thick garment stretches out across the checkerboard tiles like a bearskin.—
Annie Ernaux,
The New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2024
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The sun coming in through the window at the back projects jagged bands of light across the bearskin.—
Annie Ernaux,
The New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2024
Noun
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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
Noun
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Shearling was also rendered in a hooded bomber jacket design and as a detail on the collar of deerskin leather flight jackets.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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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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Tables are broken, a beaver is thrown into a wall, glass bottles break (with the cost of their damage appearing onscreen) and a fish is used as a fire hose.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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One particular beaver, named Geronimo, became the program’s reluctant test subject.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Muslims mark the event by slaughtering sheep or goats.—
Reuters,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Among Season 2’s changes, the role of Pete Plenty Clouds has been recast following the death of Cole Brings Plenty, who played a sheep herder in the first season.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What transpires during these tentpole events will spark much discussion and prompt bold preseason predictions from pigskin prognosticators.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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High-quality materials, including pigskin suede and breathable mesh, contributed to the premium feel and durability.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot Minifigure Recreate some of Rocket’s adventures from Guardians of the Galaxy with this buildable and poseable figure of the beloved racoon.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Ledge Light Health District said that a racoon found on Cedar Drive in the town of North Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies on December 9, 2024.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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One vendor, Brenda Knight, was showing real sheepskin coats retailing for $4,000.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Wayfair has a large sheepskin rug that also comes in a variety of colors and shapes.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coonskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coonskin. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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