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Recent Examples of patent leather
Central Cee’s smoke grey patent leather Air Force 1, featuring Syna World branding and graffiti detailing, reinforces the point.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
On her arm is a patent leather hand-bag, and on her lobes are pearl earrings, the quintessential royal stone.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
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, 30 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
On her arm is a patent leather hand-bag, and on her lobes are pearl earrings, the quintessential royal stone.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
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, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patent leather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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Vergara embraced the latte dressing trend, pairing the rich colorway with a matching $3,500 Bottega Veneta bag and a suede, camel trench coat.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The suede insole helps wick moisture, preventing sweaty feet on hotter days.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to his lawyer, Jimenez was trying to encourage the agents to wrap up before the kids arrived.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The look—a skintight black bustier dress with a trompe l’oeil crocodile tail on the front and a bursting cloud of white tulle at the back—first appeared in January on Roseberry’s couture runway for the label.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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In August 2024, police said human remains were found inside a large crocodile suspected of killing a tourist in Australia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The stems also hold elongated leaves somewhat reminiscent of Solomon’s seal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sunlight will degrade the paint, and moisture can cause rust and compromise the seal's tightness.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Native to Nigeria and surrounding parts of Africa, greater kudu are a species of large woodland antelope.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Cold weather calls for this faux fur lining, a removable and machine washable insole with arch support (great for victims of plantar fasciitis) alongside top-grade materials like sheepskin and suede for a winter slipper worth investing in.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead of masking smells with fragrance sprays, which can stain or stiffen sheepskin, all of our experts suggested using baking soda and cornstarch for removing odors.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Various dispatches placed Stahr and his wife, Cora, close personal friends of then-team owner William Smith, at the Indians' training grounds in Florida and Arkansas — the latter of which were reportedly sandwiched between an ostrich farm and an alligator farm.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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The image harkens back hunters using Black children as alligator bait, a practice portrayed in old illustrations and recorded in oral histories.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Heels and wedges for spring Look out for snakeskin, florals and glove pumps (featuring a higher cut upper) to add to your spring wardrobe.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jenner went topless in the new ad, wearing nothing but leather bottoms and a giant snakeskin purse.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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