variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
sueded; sueding
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Grab this pick or a range of other options, including suede and canvas styles.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
Inside, the concept features a large central touchscreen and a fully digital driver display, along with suede and leather surfaces.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The suede insole helps wick moisture, preventing sweaty feet on hotter days.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Coach’s West Pack is designed with a mix of signature coated canvas, smooth calf leather, and a suede varsity stripe that adds a sporty and trendy touch to the simple black color scheme.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Grab this pick or a range of other options, including suede and canvas styles.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
Inside, the concept features a large central touchscreen and a fully digital driver display, along with suede and leather surfaces.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The suede insole helps wick moisture, preventing sweaty feet on hotter days.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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