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Recent Examples of pelage
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.
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Grrlscientist, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Most are taken in spring and fall when their pelage is out of sync with the current weather pattern.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023
Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black.
—Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021
This puppy has all its limbs, pelage – fur, even whiskers.
—Fox News, 4 Dec. 2019
Grrlscientist, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Most are taken in spring and fall when their pelage is out of sync with the current weather pattern.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023
Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black.
—Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021
This puppy has all its limbs, pelage – fur, even whiskers.
—Fox News, 4 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelage
Noun
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Woolmark said the designs had to highlight merino wool’s versatility, innovative nature and have eco-credentials.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Photographed by David Sims, Vogue, March 2007 Caroline Trentini, facing the team behind The September Issue, wears a wool coat by Versace.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The man has dark brown skin and dark brown hair and was last seen wearing dark pants and a red shirt, Moncayo said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Antioch police have pursued multiple leads and are working with police in other jurisdictions in an attempt to locate Bos. Bos is five-foot-four, weighs about 200 pounds, has dark brown hair and brown eyes.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In early February, Swift signaled the style could persevere until summer by pairing a short Charlotte Simone coat with a tank top and shorts that were more on par with New Orlean's outdoor temperatures at the time.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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On past outings, Rih has also stepped out in looks that paired fanciful fur coats with low-slung jeans and sneakers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Pelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelage. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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