velveteen
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At the National Museum of African American History and Culture, one of Mrs. Beane’s hats is green velveteen.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 25, 2022
Possessor of a velveteen baritone, perfect pitch and brilliant piano skills, Cole is known for his recordings of songs including “Unforgettable,” “Mona Lisa” and “Rambling Rose.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
They wore "long greasy velveteen coats, furnished with pockets of vast capacity, and their nether limbs are encased in dirty canvas trousers", Mayhew noted.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2021
Unlike Margery Williams' velveteen rabbit, this phantom party resists becoming real.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2021
Helen bought her love seat, a sky blue velveteen fold-out, and also her bridge table.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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