FUR Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of fur

as in wool

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur

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as in pile

a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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as in pelt

the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur

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verb

as in to silt

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Recent Examples of fur

Noun

There is more advanced musculature on the puppets’ limbs, as well as more robust and flexible materials for clothing, hair, and fur. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Known for his bold fashion choices, Rocky dons a yellow fur hat in the company of a few beautiful women, exchanging pleasantries during a picnic and lying out in the middle of the grassy fields. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

Purple blossoms furred the redbuds along his driveway; here and there beneath them were sprays of yellow forsythia. — Jamie Quatro, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024 The foils can also retract, meaning that the boats aren't at risk of marine growth, which could otherwise fur them up. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for fur

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fur

Noun

The mattresses from the Spanish brand Sivana (founded by former soccer player Miguel Serna) are hypoallergenic and handmade from natural materials (horsehair, linen, wool, and virgin cotton).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
With your favorite pair of jeans and a wool scarf coat, these boots are ready to pound the pavement.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wool

Noun

Hours later, a group of rescuers in hard hats were using poles stripped from trees to poke at the huge pile of rubble.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

The couple was involved in transactions that saw American black bear gallbladders and cougar bones being smuggled into Vietnam, as well as black and white rhinoceros horns, lion teeth and a tiger pelt being illegally imported to Oregon.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Though domestic farms peaked about a decade ago, selling luxury pelts that often ended up in China, foreign farms have sprung up, threatening the business.

— Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pelt

Verb

But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.

— Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
The rock was originally silt on the seafloor that, it's argued, hosted early microbial life that was buried by more silt, leaving the carbon as their remains.

— Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025

Definition of silt

Noun

Each fragrance is available as a $49 eau de parfum; a $25 body, hair and linen mist; a $20 solid fragrance that doubles as a bag charm, and a $10 scented candle.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
However, not long after production wrapped on season two, hair colorist Miichelle Sharma revealed that Abdalla has officially ditched her character’s blonde ribbons for a double-chocolate brunette that’s perfect for fall.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026

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Between game drives, guests here lounge on the veranda overlooking the desert hoping to spy more elephants, or relax in their suites with a massage or nap.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
The Roman Forum — and my nap — would have to wait, as would the excellent art museum that’s inside the park.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of nap

Noun

Even the sundowner snacks packed in leather coolers for game drives are extravagant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
The sun sets, the mosquitoes come out, and Hollywell serves Betty her kibble dinner in a giant glass mixing bowl before sliding a black leather vest over his band tee.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

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