nubuck

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Recent Examples of nubuck Never wash suede or nubuck coats. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 Crafted from extra-thick oiled nubuck leather, this two-strap sandal delivers the brand’s signature support with a winter-ready twist. 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 Executed in Nwigwe’s signature mint and chalk, the sneaker combines hairy suede, nubuck leather and textile. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubuck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubuck
suede
Noun
  • Styles accessorized with white clout goggles, a soft black beanie hat with a bit of height, a pop of red with a long and loose scarf, and a gargantuan camel brown suede weekend bag.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Myha’la opted for a pair of Valentino’s black open-toe Révélé suede silhouette, which retail for $1,100.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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