crocodile

noun

Definition of crocodilenext
as in alligator

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Recent Examples of crocodile The legal life of the Nile crocodile Nile crocodiles were thriving in parts of what are now Israel and the Palestinian territories until the late 19th century. — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 East-West bags are a major bag trend right now, along with crocodile print. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 More than three decades later, the actress would ask the French luxury powerhouse to remove her name from the bag, after a PETA investigation exposed animal abuse in farms that supplied crocodile and alligator skins to Hermes. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026 For the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in March 2024, Zendaya wore a gray crocodile-print dress with fringe detailing from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crocodile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
  1. alligator
  2. antelope
  3. snakeskin
  4. seal
  5. kid
  6. calfskin
  7. lambskin
  8. sheepskin
Noun
  • The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources confirmed a person was bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Savannah River and said wildlife biologists and law enforcement responded to the scene.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Perla restaurant takes on the feat of contemporary-meets-old school Cuban cuisine using ingredients like yuca, malanga, alligator, beef, and pork to recreate ancient recipes with a modern twist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of alligator
Noun
  • These horns come from the African greater kudu antelope and are rooted in the traditions of Yemenite Jewry.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Newborn ruminants like antelopes, bison and giraffes also need those antibodies.
    — Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • Just a month before her sandal moment, Rihanna was spotted in July sporting Amina Muaddi Barbara boots in that same snakeskin or python design.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mix chocolate browns and olive greens with classic prints, like snakeskin and cheetah, for a unique pairing that won’t be overwhelming.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • If the President gets his way, gold seals will be affixed to the outside of the finished building before the legal disputes are resolved.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Reindeer tartare with fig and black sesame was one of the highlights; a smoky seal yakitori was another.
    — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • And suppose, additionally, that Haidt is also right, and that—for many kids—smartphones are deepening these problems and adding new ones.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bakewell’s donations weren’t the only ones to pose issues for Brotherhood Crusade, which provides an array of services aimed at keeping kids from joining gangs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • The popular shoes, which have been a favorite among celebrities and highly coveted on social media, are made from ultra-glossy black patent calfskin leather.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Not only do the two bags look nearly identical, but they are both made of soft calfskin.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • The collection presented by creative director Michael Rider included a reinvention of Reebok‘s Freestyle sneaker, showcasing it in distressed lambskin leather in colorways included white, dark brown and black.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of lambskin
Noun
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheepskin

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