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Recent Examples of sharkskin
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.
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Rose Apodaca Jones, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
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
Keith: Man, my all-time favorite was the sharkskin pants, for sure.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 17 Nov. 2023
The sharkskin suit was always one of my favorites.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022
The low-pressure vortex helps to suck the sharkskin forward through the water.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2012
Chef George grated the wasabi with a sharkskin grater, telling me that 99% of Japanese restaurants do not use real wasabi.
—Margie Goldsmith, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
The plague ran in the blood of men in sharkskin suits, who ran for president promising life and delivering death.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2020
In 2012, Lauder tested swimsuit material, purported to reduce drag like sharkskin, that 80 percent of winning swimmers at the Sydney Olympics wore.
—Joanna Klein, National Geographic, 28 July 2020
Rose Apodaca Jones, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
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
Keith: Man, my all-time favorite was the sharkskin pants, for sure.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 17 Nov. 2023
The sharkskin suit was always one of my favorites.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022
The low-pressure vortex helps to suck the sharkskin forward through the water.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2012
Chef George grated the wasabi with a sharkskin grater, telling me that 99% of Japanese restaurants do not use real wasabi.
—Margie Goldsmith, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
The plague ran in the blood of men in sharkskin suits, who ran for president promising life and delivering death.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2020
In 2012, Lauder tested swimsuit material, purported to reduce drag like sharkskin, that 80 percent of winning swimmers at the Sydney Olympics wore.
—Joanna Klein, National Geographic, 28 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharkskin
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More decorations, including nods to wildlife, beer, and area distilleries, can be seen around the place, outfitted with wooden booths that have cushions with a red snakeskin look.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida With the snakeskin sneakers, the eco-minded brand also saw an opportunity to cast an educational spotlight on the Everglades’ vulnerable ecosystem.Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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His videos often consisted of him handling venomous snakes, showing off crocodiles and taking care of the family’s giraffe.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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And new material stories shined through, like calfskin with color dabbed on by hand, which created the effect of crocodile scales seen through sunlit water.WWD, WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
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Seraphin told me that during Carnival, people in his village drum on goatskins and crack whips.Maggie Shipstead, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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Along with the dress, Plaza wore a pair of tan rose Alize pumps in shiny goatskin from the French luxury fashion house.Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
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These subtly slim joggers are the perfect swap for my chamois on the drive back home—soft, stretchy, and stink-resistant, thanks to their 85 percent merino wool construction.Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Get Some Bibs Photograph: Pearl Izumi Diehards like to show their grit by riding in cutoff shorts with no protective chamois.Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
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Her footwear choice was pink Christian Louboutin Emilie sandals, featuring strappy suede calfskin uppers with crystal embellishments.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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To top it off, the calfskin straps are finished in an array of contrasting hues.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
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The runway show had a little bit of everything: an awards season-worthy crowd, almost 100 looks, and a brief show-crasher protesting the brand’s use of alligator skin.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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But Arthropleura still stood out, reaching about the same length as modern alligators, lead study author Mickaël Lhéritier said.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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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.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
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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
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The collection also includes Miu Miu’s Wander bag done in sheepskin, and a pair of chunky snow boots.Samantha Conti, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Sharkskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharkskin. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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