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Recent Examples of water-repellent
The latest iteration features the same robust build and chuck-about-ability but has been consciously upgraded with phthalate-free, recycled PVC and recycled nylon that’s treated with a non-PFC water-repellent (DWR) finish.
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
Burn scars are at particular risk because intense heat can make soil water-repellent, while the loss of vegetation can mean there aren’t enough roots to hold the soil in place.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Unlike clunky water-repellent boots, Skechers’ style is sleek and lightweight, according to numerous shoppers.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
This develops from decomposing leaves and other organic material, which contain naturally hydrophobic or water-repellent compounds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
Burn scars are at particular risk because intense heat can make soil water-repellent, while the loss of vegetation can mean there aren’t enough roots to hold the soil in place.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Unlike clunky water-repellent boots, Skechers’ style is sleek and lightweight, according to numerous shoppers.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
This develops from decomposing leaves and other organic material, which contain naturally hydrophobic or water-repellent compounds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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One of its best features is its water-resistant material that can easily endure both wind and rain.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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This bag is attractive, water-resistant, and full of organized pockets; the hardware also feels premium.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
13 Feb. 2025
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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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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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And if waterproof eye makeup has left you rubbing and regretting in the past, don’t worry—we’ve found long-wear options that deliver a comfortable, smudge-proof definition without the teary-eyed struggle.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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It’s also designed with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex two-layer construction with a rugged, recycled face fabric, and all the pockets and accouterments a resort ripper could want.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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