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Recent Examples of leathery
Oaks also produce superior leaf litter with thick, leathery leaves that can take up to three years to break down, thereby sheltering beneficial insects and protecting topsoil.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber.
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Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
To me, leathery, musky, earthy, and spicy is the best way to describe this fragrance—like a mezcal cocktail set on fire for dramatic effect at a boujee restaurant.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
The shell was probably soft and leathery and didn’t fossilize readily, which would explain why scientists have not found signs of therapsid eggs until now.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber.
—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
To me, leathery, musky, earthy, and spicy is the best way to describe this fragrance—like a mezcal cocktail set on fire for dramatic effect at a boujee restaurant.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
The shell was probably soft and leathery and didn’t fossilize readily, which would explain why scientists have not found signs of therapsid eggs until now.
—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leathery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathery
Adjective
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MacDonald agrees that some of Kiros' positions could put Democratic candidates in a tough spot.
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The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules for employees' sick leave and a reduction of the country's stifling bureaucracy.
Adjective
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Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
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Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.
Adjective
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But rigatoni's firm, chewy texture contrasts with the silky sauce, creating a more balanced bite.
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Each is a chewy, dark-brown puck, slightly tacky to the touch.
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“Leathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leathery. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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