nubuck

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Recent Examples of nubuck Never wash suede or nubuck coats. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 Birkenstock Gizeh Sandal Upgrade your flip-flops with the Gizeh’s sturdy thong silhouette and luxe nubuck leather. Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 Hoka’s Kaha 3 GTX ($240) is one of the best boots available, blending soft nubuck leather, Vibram Megagrip sole and bags of cushioning. Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025 This gift set includes a foaming cleanser, a brush, a hog hair brush, and a microfiber towel that are gentle enough to keep suede, leather, nubuck, and canvas pristine. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubuck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubuck
suede
Noun
  • The men’s model features a double strap in suede or leather with a metal buckle, and the color palette includes chocolate, hazelnut and licorice.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • The suede upper gives them a more elevated look while the flexible sole keeps them comfortable enough for everyday wear.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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