nubuck

noun

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as in suede

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Recent Examples of nubuck Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nubuck
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suede
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  • In 2026, the preppy shoe got a refresh—the silhouette comes in pretty suede hues, or with sleek buckles and studs, and maximalists can even grab the flats in fun animal prints like snake and leopard.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
  • George wore a white Ralph Lauren shirt and gray chino-style pants, while Louis wore a blue shirt and black pants with suede brown loafers.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026
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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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