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Recent Examples of water-repellent
Perfectly Polished Binder Leather Originally designed as a versatile dress shoe for navigating rainy London streets, the Shannon was crafted using Polished Binder Calf—a water-repellent leather that combines durability with an elegant, glossy finish.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Made with lightweight fabric, these pants are cozy for flying but can be taken straight to the trail upon landing due to the water-repellent and abrasion-resistant material.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Crafted from heavy-duty polyester with a water-repellent finish, it is designed to withstand tough conditions and protect your belongings.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Similarly, the kitchen cabinets were designed with a water-repellent material made from wood particles, also recycled and also very inexpensive.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Made with lightweight fabric, these pants are cozy for flying but can be taken straight to the trail upon landing due to the water-repellent and abrasion-resistant material.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Crafted from heavy-duty polyester with a water-repellent finish, it is designed to withstand tough conditions and protect your belongings.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Similarly, the kitchen cabinets were designed with a water-repellent material made from wood particles, also recycled and also very inexpensive.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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They’re crafted from water-resistant suede and have a non-slip rubber outsole.Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The company says the external drive is water-resistant, dust-resistant, and crushproof, and offers read speeds of over 6,000MB/s. When it was announced, OWC said the Envoy Ultra would be available in a 2TB version for $399.99 and a 4TB version for $599.99, with shipping starting in late October.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 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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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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Eddie Bauer currently has ski jackets on sale that are also waterproof and have a removable liner.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Just keep in mind that the Gel-Trabuco 12 isn’t waterproof.Kristin Canning, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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