Thesaurus results for PELAGES

pelages

noun

plural of pelage

as in wools

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick color variation in the snow leopard's pelage

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Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

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The pins printed down to the smallest pillar, appearing like tiny hairs, which required a magnifying glass to verify.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Now Pedicularis had emerged as one of the first heralds of the Arctic summer, its stems wrapped in grayish, silky hairs that protect it like a warm winter coat.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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Turtlenecks, chunky knits and heavier coats can easily swallow up smaller pieces, while an oversized earring, substantial pendant or sculptural cuff can still hold its own.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Nearly 36 percent of evaluated items fell into the outerwear category encompassing coats, jackets and blazers.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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