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as in mack
a coat made of water-resistant material
he put on his slicker and boots and headed out into the rain
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as in cosmopolitan
a person with the outlook, experience, and manners thought to be typical of big city dwellers
dressed in their designer duds, the out-of-state slickers stood out amongst the locals at the harvest supper
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Recent Examples of slicker
Nation/World The city slickers fed up with rising egg prices have had questions for Samuel Dodds.
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Petula Dvorak, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Mar. 2023
The city slickers fed up with rising egg prices have had questions for Samuel Dodds.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2023
The bathtub ring may be the emergency’s most visible manifestation—the drought equivalent of Don Lemon in a rain slicker, weathering gale-force winds in a megastorm.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2022
This fluid sends essential nutrients to the cartilage in a joint space, creating a slicker surface for joints.
—Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022
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Petula Dvorak, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Mar. 2023
The city slickers fed up with rising egg prices have had questions for Samuel Dodds.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2023
The bathtub ring may be the emergency’s most visible manifestation—the drought equivalent of Don Lemon in a rain slicker, weathering gale-force winds in a megastorm.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2022
This fluid sends essential nutrients to the cartilage in a joint space, creating a slicker surface for joints.
—Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicker
Noun
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.—
Chris Hewitt,
Star Tribune,
10 Dec. 2020
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Wildlife fanatics flock to Masai Mara for once-in-a-lifetime safaris, beach lovers island-hop through the turquoise waters of the Lamu Archipelago, and cosmopolitans appreciate Nairobi's growing culinary and art scene.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Oct. 2024
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Just like globalization forced us all to become cosmopolitans (citizens of the universe) by breaking spatial boundaries, the aging of the internet compels us to become archeopolitans—citizens of an archive—by breaking down temporal boundaries.—
Carl Öhman,
TIME,
31 July 2024
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Pack sunglasses, sunscreen and a raincoat or umbrella for outdoor activities, and entertainment when traveling with kids.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Prada’s Re-Nylon raincoat is here to help… Skiing for the 1 Percent Moving Mountains Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is transforming Utah’s Powder Mountain into a private members’ club.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
1 Feb. 2025
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Over the next four days the city will host more than 30 shows by everyone from previous Paris menswear regulars GmbH and local sophisticates Richert Beil, to drama-queen dresses by Maximilian Gedra and elegant looks by Berlin stalwart William Fan, among many others.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
30 Jan. 2025
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With its striking clear glass decanter, Plata makes a perfect gift for novices, sophisticates, and home bartenders.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 Nov. 2024
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The company recommended rebuilding the road and sidewalk and adding better preventative measures, such as drainage trenches or pipes, to make sure surface water didn’t create more problems in the future.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2025
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For days, workers with mechanical diggers have been preparing long trenches for burials.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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Plus, it’s made from durable brass that’s covered in 14-carat gold plating that’s hypoallergenic, waterproof, and tarnish-resistant, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Shoes: Uggs or other furry boots might keep your toes warm, but other shoe options that are insulated and waterproof might be your best bet.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Slicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicker. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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