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nubuck

noun

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as in suede

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Recent Examples of nubuck Then, the Tenere GTX is the waterproof version of this model, and features a nubuck upper, a Gore-Tex membrane and a Duracomp outsole. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 The nubuck barn jacket and the trench trace back to Banana Republic’s utilitarian roots. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026 The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nubuck
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suede
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  • In the living room, a modular chocolate-brown suede sofa from Living Divani, by Piero Lissoni, sets the tone.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This $22 style has a similar look thanks to its faux suede exterior and relaxed, slouchy design.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of suede

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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