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Recent Examples of patent leather
The Office alum, 45, sported a dark grey glen plaid suit, with a coordinating vest, a black tie and black patent leather loafers.
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
For delicate items, like patent leather shoes or belts, wrap them in a clean pillowcase or soft cloth before bagging to avoid direct pressure from other frozen goods.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Since black was a significant color for this moment, black tights and patent leather heels topped off the look.
—Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
For delicate items, like patent leather shoes or belts, wrap them in a clean pillowcase or soft cloth before bagging to avoid direct pressure from other frozen goods.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Since black was a significant color for this moment, black tights and patent leather heels topped off the look.
—Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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Linen and pastels are officially getting swapped out for suede sneakers, moody maroons, and rich browns.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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And, this faux suede skirt seems like the closest thing to a wearable blanket.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The multilingual staff at the kids club keeps children engaged with treasure hunts, piñata making, and beach walks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The exhibition features grooming sets once owned by musicians Igor Stravinsky and Ignacy Paderewski, made from rare materials like tortoiseshell, ivory and crocodile skin, which nowadays are restricted or banned to protect endangered species.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s one myth about how a mother is like a crocodile with its mouth open and all of its babies are inside of it and swimming around.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Place remaining 30 cookies in the zip-top plastic bag and seal; roughly crush cookies with meat mallet or heavy skillet until coarsely crushed and evenly sized (smaller than before).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney, two of the biggest suppliers, have faced problems with A320-family models, particularly with seals designed to prevent oil from entering the air supply, as the Journal reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Also avoid bats, monkeys and forest antelope, and do not enter caves or mines where bats may live.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The ranch also lies directly on the path of one of the largest mule deer and antelope migrations in the Lower 48, drawing hunters each year, and when snow covers the valley, the focus shifts to winter activities—snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and even ice skating on the pond.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Skip the sheepskin and go for a classic leather.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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His fans wore fur coats or sheepskin.—
Anne Carson,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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Latreille was involved in killing a five-foot alligator on April 24, the affidavit says.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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An alligator loitering near a Lake County residence was apprehended by a pair of sheriff’s deputies earlier this month, with video released Saturday of their feat.—
Richard Tribou,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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As in other stores, the material mix features concrete, plaster and steel, offering a neutral backdrop for the luxury and exotic goods, with pops of red, snakeskin and leopard.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 24-year-old former cheerleader sported a white tank top and blue snakeskin pants for the first game of the season, adding a red lip and a clear bag, per stadium rules.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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