mackinaw

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Recent Examples of mackinaw But unlike brookies, mackinaws reach massive sizes. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Detectives from the Twin Cities and the famed Pinkerton agency in Chicago found a button from a woodsman's mackinaw jacket in Aagot's cabin. Curt Brown Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020 Tanner caught the lake trout, a freshwater fish also known as a mackinaw, on his line and reeled it in for about 15 minutes, Wilson said. Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2020 Catches of rainbow trout have been excellent, sprinkled with the occasional giant mackinaw or brown trout. Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2018 Also called mackinaw, lake trout are a predominantly fish-eating species naturally found in the Great Lakes, much of Canada and along the Eastern Seaboard. Mike Koshmrl, The Seattle Times, 3 June 2018 Zach Gordon of Tahoe Sportfishing also enjoyed fast action for mackinaw. sacbee, 9 Apr. 2018 Meanwhile, Marc Christophel of Christophel’s Guide Service confirmed that the mackinaw bite went hot this weekend. sacbee, 23 Apr. 2018 On Sunday, guide Shaun Rainsbarger said the mackinaw bite was a little tough. sacbee, 9 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mackinaw
Noun
  • Take the core pieces of prim school attire—a crisp button-down, pleated skirt, and overcoat—and give them fashion flare by reimagining the color palette with a pop of pink.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The actress wore an overcoat from the designer while greeting fans before walking the red carpet in a Reneé Massoomian latex corset and detailed skirt.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • At Vuitton, there were frock coats paired with sneakers: part 19th century, part 1967, and somehow utterly forward-looking.
    Nathan Heller, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The father, in a black frock coat, cracked his whip at a mangy and irritated lion who eventually agreed to jump through a hoop.
    Rosanna Warren, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
Noun
  • Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.
    Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
Noun
  • Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.
    Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Leather chesterfields and fireplace nooks dotted the warehouse-esqe foyer where towering machinery replaced bouquets on mahogany tables.
    Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
Noun
  • Lynch plans to layer up on Friday, but no puffy parka for him.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Each season brings its signature staples — puffer jackets and parkas for winter, trench coats and boots for fall, and linen pants and sandals for summer.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Continue to add a bit of festive bling to your nails this spring with glitter topcoats and/or layers of tiny crystals.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • But whether or not Carpenter feels more comfortable in long or short nails, one thing is clear (besides her topcoat): Her signature style looks fabulous on any length.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Mackinaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mackinaw. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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