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Recent Examples of water-repellent
This versatile crossbody comes in muted pastels, neutrals, and wear-with-everything black, and is also durable thanks to a water-repellent finish.
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Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
This reversible bomber features a water-repellent quilted fabric with snap-closure hand pockets on one side.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Water-repellent outdoor blanket: on sale for $27.50 Original price: $55
Campers, hikers and anyone who likes to spend time relaxing outside will appreciate this water-repellent outdoor blanket.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike many insulated shells, which need a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating to shed precipitation, the Odin Infinity is sewn with polypropylene, which won’t wear down or lose waterproofing in the wash.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
This reversible bomber features a water-repellent quilted fabric with snap-closure hand pockets on one side.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Water-repellent outdoor blanket: on sale for $27.50 Original price: $55
Campers, hikers and anyone who likes to spend time relaxing outside will appreciate this water-repellent outdoor blanket.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike many insulated shells, which need a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating to shed precipitation, the Odin Infinity is sewn with polypropylene, which won’t wear down or lose waterproofing in the wash.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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The prints come out vibrant, smudge-proof, water-resistant and tear-resistant.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Available in three colors, these all-weather boots have a waterproof rubber exterior and are lined with water-resistant fleece for insulated warmth, shielding your feet from rain and snow.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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The presence of a watertight strategic rationale for projects, such as arming NATO allies against the Soviet Union, helped to quell those concerns, at least temporarily.Ashlyn Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2016
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Outdoor speakers are not waterproof, and when left outside in the winter for too long, can damage the sound system.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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An online search found several companies selling Faraday containers describe them as also being waterproof.Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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