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as in skins
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 pelts
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
this jacket was made from real leather
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as in hides
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 leathers
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
From rich woods, smoky leathers, warm gourmands, and modern classics, these fragrances are guaranteed to turn heads—and hearts.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Since launching in 2024, the 2025 FNAA-winning brand has built a following among stylists and celebrities for almond-toe pumps and directional heels crafted in Portugal from Italian leathers.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
All the models will be decked out with high-end fabrics, beautiful bespoke woods, and the finest Italian leathers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Available in two stylish brown leathers, this low-profile three-seater is a dreamy lounge piece thanks to supremely comfy padding supported by a solid wood frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
From rich woods, smoky leathers, warm gourmands, and modern classics, these fragrances are guaranteed to turn heads—and hearts.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Since launching in 2024, the 2025 FNAA-winning brand has built a following among stylists and celebrities for almond-toe pumps and directional heels crafted in Portugal from Italian leathers.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
All the models will be decked out with high-end fabrics, beautiful bespoke woods, and the finest Italian leathers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Available in two stylish brown leathers, this low-profile three-seater is a dreamy lounge piece thanks to supremely comfy padding supported by a solid wood frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathers
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The aim is to create an environment in which bacteria struggle to thrive without damaging the fruit skins.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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An interior drop pouch holds climbing skins, three zippered outer pockets swallow headlamps and sunscreen.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The swish of chainmail coming down the runway was audible, as models slinked down the catwalk decked in statement pelts and belts.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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When season two begins, viewers meet a beautiful young Hispanic woman named Luz (Jeannine Mason), who hides on a boat traveling to a remote island, perhaps in the Caribbean, to make a liquor delivery for a wealthy businessman named Richard Helvig.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are wool blankets draped atop cow print chairs, lambskin hides on the bar stools and a casual Dom Perignon on the menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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To experience the magic for yourself, apply just two coats of the clear polish to clean, bare nails.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winter coats, scarves, and gloves are bulky items that take up a lot of space, and they’re also not needed throughout the year.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Look for both real and faux furs, but pay close attention to their condition.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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The beavers provided a supply of warm winter furs.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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During winter in the Arctic, where there are seals, polar bears will be nearby.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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So, while the ice was decreasing — reducing the bears’ ability to hunt for seals — their fat reserves were growing.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Orchestrated by a central process orchestration layer such as zenon, this approach accelerates scale-up from lab to full production, slashes changeover time, reduces waste, and breaks vendor lock‑in while protecting existing assets and enabling continuous improvement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The system slashes both capital expenditure and long-term maintenance costs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Leathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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