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Recent Examples of underfur
The first coat is often dense underfur packed closely against the skin, like a warm base layer.
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Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 June 2022
The visitor center and gift shop are in a historic Matanuska Colony barn where visitors can purchase garments woven from qiviut, the underfur that combed from the musk ox.
—Bob Hallinen, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2018
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 June 2022
The visitor center and gift shop are in a historic Matanuska Colony barn where visitors can purchase garments woven from qiviut, the underfur that combed from the musk ox.
—Bob Hallinen, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underfur
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At Gabriela Hearst, texture and contrast took center stage as linen was paired with unexpected fabrics like wool and silk, creating the illusion of separates for a modern, polished feel.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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Ibex is deservedly legendary for its wool, especially its base layers (see below, and in our merino wool guide).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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While every cat is different, most long-haired cats benefit from a grooming tool that can detangle the undercoat and remove shed fur from the top coat.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Based on their analysis, the authors concluded that the second version was laid upon the first, which remains as an undercoat, given that the two versions of the arm have different pigment compositions.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
14 July 2023
Noun
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The English cream is a variation of the standard and much-loved golden retriever, characterized by a coat that ranges in color from light cream to almost white.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Two bulls, each weighing over 1,300 pounds, ram heads and jab horns as their muscles ripple under velvety coats.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sora nailed the adorable close-up details, Bella’s floppy ears, the texture of the fur, the light hitting the waves.—
Kim Komando,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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No amount of vacuuming and brushing is a match for the almighty dog fur!—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Lake pulled her hair away from her face to show there was no visible scarring as a result of her face and neck lift.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Cali Hegeman from the Chicago Reserve Roastery trained at least four hours each week and dyed her hair a deep red to match her signature drink, a layered drink with espresso and cold milk called the Undertow.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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“Underfur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underfur. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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