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Recent Examples of horsehide
Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.
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Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
According to its founder, Gary Eastman, the business attired nearly every other character in the series, producing the brown B-3 jackets worn by Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and others, as well as the Type A-2 horsehide and Type B-10 cotton jackets that also feature throughout the series.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
In lieu of the shell horsehide utilized at that time, the anniversary edition is crafted from a Horween Chromexcel leather in a ruddy hue resembling equine skins.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
So during this weird, forlorn season, there seemed to be no chance of me seeing the Phils pound the old horsehide.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2020
Judge stepped forward, unleashed his murderous swing and sent a horsehide comet soaring to left field.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
Yet the integrity of the game continues to be threatened by a spheroid that costs about $9 and could be affected by even the simple act of a mosquito buzzing around the horsehide of a cow.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2019
Fashion is retrofitted: Chevette, a bike messenger, wears a vintage horsehide motorcycle jacket with bar codes affixed to its lapels.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019
In the 1970s, the cover material changed from horsehide to cowhide, and the manufacturer of the official ball switched from Spalding to Rawlings.
—Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, 29 May 2018
Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
According to its founder, Gary Eastman, the business attired nearly every other character in the series, producing the brown B-3 jackets worn by Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and others, as well as the Type A-2 horsehide and Type B-10 cotton jackets that also feature throughout the series.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
In lieu of the shell horsehide utilized at that time, the anniversary edition is crafted from a Horween Chromexcel leather in a ruddy hue resembling equine skins.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
So during this weird, forlorn season, there seemed to be no chance of me seeing the Phils pound the old horsehide.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2020
Judge stepped forward, unleashed his murderous swing and sent a horsehide comet soaring to left field.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
Yet the integrity of the game continues to be threatened by a spheroid that costs about $9 and could be affected by even the simple act of a mosquito buzzing around the horsehide of a cow.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2019
Fashion is retrofitted: Chevette, a bike messenger, wears a vintage horsehide motorcycle jacket with bar codes affixed to its lapels.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019
In the 1970s, the cover material changed from horsehide to cowhide, and the manufacturer of the official ball switched from Spalding to Rawlings.
—Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, 29 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horsehide
Noun
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High-quality materials, including pigskin suede and breathable mesh, contributed to the premium feel and durability.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
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His athletic exploits gave Heffelfinger the opportunity to play at Yale, the best college program in America, under coach and pigskin pioneer Walter Camp, widely proclaimed as the father of modern football.—
Kerry J. Byrne Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Sep. 2024
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Shearling was also rendered in a hooded bomber jacket design and as a detail on the collar of deerskin leather flight jackets.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Those settlers would have traded a pile of deerskins for a rifled barrel.—
The Editors,
Field & Stream,
23 Nov. 2023
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Its glossy goatskin leather fabrication adds to the sumptuousness of it all.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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Creole chickens weave between our legs, a chunky pig snuffles across the dirt floor, and a dusty ginger cat snoozes on a goatskin chair.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024
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Suede or sheepskin jackets should only be brushed at home to remove loose dust and dirt.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Visit The Row Overland Known for its premium sheepskin and leather, Overland has become a top choice for those who crave classic luxury with a rugged twist.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The brand, which is headquartered in Singapore, expanded into jewelry and calfskin leather bags.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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The watch comes with two alligator leather and calfskin straps.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This pair from Savior Heat is made from a combination of lambskin and polyester to trap warmth, even outside of its heating capabilities.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Ann Demeulemeester Black Livia Collar is a soft armor, supple and tough as the shearling and lambskin that forms it.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
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Knoll and Jean-Michel Frank chairs are covered in a woven tweed; a desk, lavishly covered in his signature shagreen — or sanded sharkskin — punctuates the main room.—
Rose Apodaca Jones,
WWD,
16 Aug. 2024
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In addition to stamp sales (with proceeds benefiting the marine research society), Leicester planned to sell a Sea Turtle Cookery Book bound in sharkskin and a small newspaper titled the Times of New Atlantis.—
Fred Nadis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2024
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Reimagining the Louis Vuitton shopping bag as a versatile carryall, the design transforms an everyday item into a luxury piece using premium cowhide leather.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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Snakeskin boots at Valentino are just the start—we’ve been seeing plenty of zebra-print bags and cowhide belts in the wild, and all of our favorite brands are getting in on the fun, too.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Horsehide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsehide. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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