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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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In fact, several TikTok users drew comparison between the curly-haired dog's new hairdo and sheep with their distinctive wool.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Internally, the buds contain 11mm composite wool drivers.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The style icon — on- and off-screen — paired the black and green dress with a simple silver chain and hoops, and added a touch of warmth with her red hair and complementary glam.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Jumping on to a motorbike and roaring down the road with the wind in your hair is great feeling, brain damage not so fun.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The second suspect was wearing a black winter coat with tan fur on the hood and blue jeans.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Trade in your wrap coat for a cocoon silhouette, and set aside your knee-high boots for a modern wedge heel.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Pelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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