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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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
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, 26 Mar. 2026
That distinctive colorway extends to the interior, where a subtle palette, teak flooring, and rich leathers are juxtaposed with gold fixtures and fittings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Fortunately, even among these aesthetic shifts, Taos Taupe by Benjamin Moore still serves as a beautiful neutral and pairs well with leathers and a rich, accenting color palette.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
How people choose to dress for the paddock runs the gamut, but Taylor-Joy made sure to pack her leathers for the Japan tour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
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, 26 Mar. 2026
That distinctive colorway extends to the interior, where a subtle palette, teak flooring, and rich leathers are juxtaposed with gold fixtures and fittings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Fortunately, even among these aesthetic shifts, Taos Taupe by Benjamin Moore still serves as a beautiful neutral and pairs well with leathers and a rich, accenting color palette.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathers
Noun
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Potato skins were on the cookline two days after the discard date.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Remove everything from your entryway — shoes, coats, bags, keys, mail, all of it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Store heavy coats, boots and cold-weather gear.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The jury also heard about how Tex sold Diane's expensive clothes, shoes, hats, purses, and furs in an estate sale a little more than two months after her death and then a month after that, auctioned off her jewelry to the highest bidder.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In central dining tents, more blankets and furs make for a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ethanol is also a solvent that can eat away at delicate rubber seals and plastics in older engines, potentially causing major damage, which is one of the reasons why it’s usually capped at 10%.—
Kyle Cheromcha,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This budget cut slashes the funds allocated to Chile’s Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Mar. 2026
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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship For anyone considering a breakup with America, the fee to give up US citizenship just dropped by about 80%.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Leathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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