Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of leathery
Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.
—
Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Once the blooms disappear the dark green, glossy, leathery foliage remains to add interest to the container.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Take Keke Palmer in a butter yellow and cream vintage Dior bustier dress with a scarf-tie waist, or Kate Hudson, who combined all the mid-10s and boho trends by wearing a leathery peplum and balloon pants by Chloé.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Alongside the amber is nutty cardamom and leathery vanilla bean pods.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leathery
Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Once the blooms disappear the dark green, glossy, leathery foliage remains to add interest to the container.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Take Keke Palmer in a butter yellow and cream vintage Dior bustier dress with a scarf-tie waist, or Kate Hudson, who combined all the mid-10s and boho trends by wearing a leathery peplum and balloon pants by Chloé.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Alongside the amber is nutty cardamom and leathery vanilla bean pods.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leathery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathery
Adjective
-
The judge assigned to Amin’s case was Iman Afshari, known in Tehran for his tough sentences—a reputation that led the European Union to place him on a blacklist, in January, for human-rights abuses.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Two sisters in Big Bear are facing one of the toughest moments in their lives.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Hit hospital systems and ordinary life starts to feel brittle.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Foote records as Leech, runs the great Peak Oil label, and is general manager of the storied Kranky, while Dickow has amassed a vast catalog of brittle yet voluptuous electronic music as Strategy.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Authentic sourdough has a tangy flavor from natural fermentation, along with a chewy texture and an open crumb with irregular air pockets, Gavin says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
-
No matter what your favorite style chocolate chip cookie is, these impressive looking ones, which are perfectly chewy in the middle and crunchy on the outside, will always hit the spot.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Leathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathery. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
