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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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The Beyem Seo pack killed more than 92 calves and sheep in just over six months, ranging close to ranches, homes and schools and terrifying local families.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The spotlight, however, seems fixated on Estelle Manor, which technically resides in a region where there’s more sheep than people.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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The former is notable for its insulated, waterproof construction and retro color blocking, while the puffer uses a 100-percent nappa sheepskin leather.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plush textures such as sheepskin, velvet, or textured upholstery, combined with enveloping shapes and natural materials, make chairs feel like an experience rather than an afterthought, inviting hotel guests to sit, relax, and linger.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Top items include a lightweight waxed canvas jacket, an unlined shirt jacket in goatskin, a lambskin aviator jacket which will retail for $599 with a double-way zipper and side pockets, and a lamb suede chore coat for $399.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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They’re made with premium goatskin leather, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and cozy PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, and have a comfortable, moisture-wicking liner made from Calamai wool.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Down on the edge of the forest, the young men were preparing masks made from bark cloth—very light material, almost like deerskin—on frames.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Dec. 2025
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For instance, these deerskin driving gloves by Paul Stuart, which feature perforated detailing and open panels at the knuckles to ensure that hands won’t overheat while comfortably gripping a wood-grain steering wheel.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 Dec. 2025
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Karrueche Tran paid homage to the late Valentino Garavani, wearing a pair of the designer’s pink mink fur sandals.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Think floor-length minks sourced on eBay for a steal, paired with sleek, sculpting ski suits, or cozy cashmere layers.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the unexpected standouts were her black lambskin and brown suede boots from Loewe, which feature respectable 3.5 inch heels and a single metallic ankle chain.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 Jan. 2026
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The jacket was crafted with a close-fitting, stand-collar silhouette in glossy lambskin, per the official description of the piece from Khaite’s website.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But among the 62 artifacts is an Inuvialuit sealskin kayak from the western Arctic, which was the last to come off the plane in its own cargo box, CBC reported.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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The animal-rights movement of the seventies had driven down demand for sealskin, cratering prices.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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To elevate your own sporty shorts, try finishing off the look with an A.L.C cropped ivory tank top with sulfurous Castaigne kidskin slides.—
Alexandra Gurvitch,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2017
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“Karakul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/karakul. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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