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Recent Examples of sable
Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
The brush, of sable, which immediately conjures up some semi-mythical creature of the Russian forests.
—The Economist, 22 Apr. 2020
European, American and Japanese furriers had long purchased sable, mink and otter furs from local hunters, but had never been interested in the coarse fur of the Tarbagan marmot.
—Paul French, CNN, 18 Apr. 2020
Salmon, of course, but also smoked trout, whitefish and sable are all gorgeous on a graze board.
—Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019
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Adjective
Natural bristles are sourced from animal fur (squirrels, sables, goats, etc.), which can be difficult to acquire and more labor-intensive — thus, the higher price tag.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
The brush, of sable, which immediately conjures up some semi-mythical creature of the Russian forests.
—The Economist, 22 Apr. 2020
European, American and Japanese furriers had long purchased sable, mink and otter furs from local hunters, but had never been interested in the coarse fur of the Tarbagan marmot.
—Paul French, CNN, 18 Apr. 2020
Salmon, of course, but also smoked trout, whitefish and sable are all gorgeous on a graze board.
—Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sable
Adjective
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Tempest’s description evokes a dreamlike horror, laced with black humor: Men were still stuck in the mud all over the battlefield, imploring help to lift them out : half crazy with the sense of their own impotence, and the enemy shelling. . . .—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Police say White was abducted at gunpoint from outside his residence July 11 and placed into a white Jeep Renegade by an unknown man in a black face mask.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Artifacts inside the vessel, created by artist and sculptor Bill Mack, included a mink cap owned by the actor and a lock of her hair, all meant to be unearthed on August 5, 2062—the 100th anniversary of Monroe’s tragic death.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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The developer plans to turn six parcels of rural residential and agricultural land, now owned by a Utah mink farming company, into the residential and commercial development.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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In the study, meanwhile, dark-hued walls and ebony wood are accented by abstract, colorful art.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Dating back roughly 1,500 years, the artifacts are carved from rare ebony wood that originated in India or Sri Lanka.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 May 2025
Noun
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An example: a steel-gray satin duchess coat lined in white ermine, with the black ermine tails falling from inside of the cuffs.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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Others, meanwhile, took notice of the speedy critter’s unique shape and coloring, and correctly identified it as an ermine.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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To their surprise and excitement, the otter experts noticed a set of photos from February 2024 showing a Eurasian otter — the country’s first sighting of the species in 11 years, the organization told McClatchy News via email.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The six-acre park has roughly 190 animals to see, which include bald eagles, porcupines, otters, emus and laughing kookaburras.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Keep your eyes peeled for beavers in the three lakes, moose grazing near the shoreline, and various bird species throughout the journey.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
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The Super Fuels logo features a brown, smiling dog in a red cape set against a blue background, which the lawsuit argues mimics Buc-ee's iconic logo of a beaver wearing a red cap on a yellow backdrop.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Some of the best grain-free dog foods will contain animal proteins from bison, venison, rabbit and other fairly uncommon protein sources.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The wafting of a memory, the rustle of a rabbit through a snowbank, the unfolding of a rose.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
Noun
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At the same time, marten populations shot up and the researchers began to see their scat in new areas.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Journal Sentinel,
5 July 2024
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This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Sable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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