as in hair
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available

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Recent Examples of wool High-end fabrics such as wool, cashmere and silk have lower tariff rates than the cotton, polyester and nylon used to manufacture inexpensive clothing and sneakers. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025 When the dress code was updated, the chain added the colors charcoal, gray, navy and brown to the uniform palette, as well as leather, denim and wool materials. Raven Brunner, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Their most recent work, Oltre Terra at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum, explored wool consumption and human-animal relations. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025 This is where founders Jeremy Smith and Neil Berrett were producing Merino wool cycling jerseys for their line of biking apparel. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • Lead by the restorative properties of prickly pear oil, this rich mask helps restore the hair shaft, improve split ends, and achieve overall healthier hair.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
  • As the real Del Rey stepped out in a crimson gown with her hair in perfect curls, phones shot into the air for the performance’s climax.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • According to one reviewer, its solid wood frame is comfortable and sturdy, and convenient for keeping coats, handbags, and other personal items.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Gently coat the mascara on your lashes and wait about 30 seconds before wearing a second coat.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The collection features unisex T-shirts, hoodies and fleece bottoms available in sizes small through XXL.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Medford Police Department At 12:50 p.m., at Jones's direction, Aaron Friar's remains are found wrapped in a green tarp and Tinkerbell fleece blanket off of a remote highway just 20 miles north of Friar's home.
    Megan Kelly Brown, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The young woman wore a Dr. Zhivago fur hat, and laughed in a contagious way.
    Spencer Reece, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Simple, but elegant, the bright white and cream–color rooms are contrasted by dark walnut headboards and nightstands, while the faux fur throw strewn over the bed adds a hint of lavishness.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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