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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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Recent Examples of jacket
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The actress is the new cover star of Perfect magazine, and her fashion-forward shoot includes a wide variety of shots, ranging from the actress in a sequined dress and jewelry to a jacket with not much under it.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Tommy DeVito showed up to Super Bowl LX in style, sporting a fuzzy brown Columbia jacket and oversized sunglasses.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The actress is the new cover star of Perfect magazine, and her fashion-forward shoot includes a wide variety of shots, ranging from the actress in a sequined dress and jewelry to a jacket with not much under it.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Williams wore a custom baby blue wool crepe suit with a silk back satin tank top and matching tie by Prabal Gurung.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Radical transparency means admitting mistakes Armedangels prides itself on using only chlorine-free wool from certified organic farms.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That final $200 million in equity will be allocated to Arctos employees by 2028, subject to vesting through 2033.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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An imminent public offering could help OpenAI retain employees who might otherwise be tempted to leave; few would want to walk away when their shares are about to vest and become liquid.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process the scene and found multiple shell casings.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Forty-two shell casings were recovered by police inside and outside the lounge.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Blige fully committed to the monochromatic moment, pairing the coat with a coordinating faux-fur handbag.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, about 300 people in a mix of puffer coats and fleeces shuffled in place on a line that snaked south along Seventh Avenue to West 10th Street, wrapped around Julius’ and circled back — an Ouroborous.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The proposal would prohibit local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and other face coverings while detaining or arresting people.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny took us through tableaux of Latinx joy, with different expressions of beautiful hair in each vignette.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once there, Palmer donned his cap and gown and prepared to enjoy the ceremony.—
Carla Hinton,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sydney Sweeney wore a vintage Ceil Chapman gown to the Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuosos Award ceremony on February 8.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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