FUR Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of fur

as in wool

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur

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as in pile

a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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as in pelt

the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur

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fur

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verb

as in to silt

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Recent Examples of fur

Noun

Use double-sided tape to attach a faux fur circle to the lid, and embellish the rim with colored tape. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 My favorite feature is the headlights, which help highlight fur, crumbs, and dust on the floor for a more effective clean. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Purple blossoms furred the redbuds along his driveway; here and there beneath them were sprays of yellow forsythia. — Jamie Quatro, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024 The foils can also retract, meaning that the boats aren't at risk of marine growth, which could otherwise fur them up. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for fur

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fur

Noun

The weather was hot, but King was dressed in several wool sweaters, sweating profusely.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
If your layout isn’t conducive to an L-shape, the chaise-less silhouette in a wool boucle is also over $200 off (with the also marked down matching ottoman available to add on).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of wool

Noun

The government still has not come up with a solution to the mountainous piles of rotting garbage that accumulate on the streets for months.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Cole went online, bought Steiffs by the piles, and lined the shelves of King’s bedroom.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

Despite the early date, the pelts were thick and lush with guard hairs reaching 11 inches.

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
River otters were hunted by the thousands for their pelts in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to the Sacramento Zoo’s page about the animal.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of pelt

Verb

But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.

— Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
The rock was originally silt on the seafloor that, it's argued, hosted early microbial life that was buried by more silt, leaving the carbon as their remains.

— Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025

Definition of silt

Noun

Redmond noted that the retailer is also bringing in some K-beauty as part of the new assortment, and is increasing its penetration in hair care too.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Scalp massages increase blood flow to the area, which can significantly promote hair growth.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hair

Noun

Duncan said Willow's most human-like quality is a Sunday nap.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The Perk That Actually Works For years, companies have competed to fill their offices with amenities meant to signal ambition—ping pong tables, nap rooms, office dogs, sprawling lounges.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of nap

Noun

The pair, who matched in black leather jackets and jeans, departed the building hand-in-hand and showed off their decorative handcuffs while sharing a steamy kiss.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The intricate leather cutouts appear across the strap across the toes and on the straps that wrap around the back of the foot.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of leather

Noun

All plans provide a complete and balanced diet for all life stages, as defined by AAFCO, to support vital functions such as gut and immune health, vision, and healthy skin and coat.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The country queen wore the whole story of American music on her shoulders like a coat of many colors.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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