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Recent Examples of patent leather
The actor brought an edge to the sweet look with black accessories—a pair of patent leather mules, rounded cat-eye sunglasses, and a Cartier Baignoire watch on her left wrist.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Its gently arched top-handle and slim, crescent-like body feel retro without going full revival, and materials range from glossy patent leather to metallics and suede.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
At New York Fashion Week in September 2024, fashion label Tory Burch resurrected the Reva — a round-toe ballet flat that comes in soft or patent leather, stamped with the label’s circular medallion — that had been out of production since 2017.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Holmes completed the elegant look with simple jewelry and pointed-toe heels in black patent leather.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Its gently arched top-handle and slim, crescent-like body feel retro without going full revival, and materials range from glossy patent leather to metallics and suede.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
At New York Fashion Week in September 2024, fashion label Tory Burch resurrected the Reva — a round-toe ballet flat that comes in soft or patent leather, stamped with the label’s circular medallion — that had been out of production since 2017.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Holmes completed the elegant look with simple jewelry and pointed-toe heels in black patent leather.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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Again, Trump raised eyebrows after sporting Dolce and Gabbana peony-print cotton jacquard pants and pink suede Manolo Blahnik pumps while greeting guests during the event.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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There are four Gizeh styles on sale right now: brown suede, black, white, and silver Birko-Flor.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The presence of a 37-year-old who brought the tenacity of a champion to the lineup and the joy of a kid to the dressing room.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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My kids officially gained a new best friend, and he's gained a whole new life.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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No matter how sweet, the little crocodile grows bigger and more difficult to care for.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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There are many differences between alligators and crocodiles.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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But Bush and his legal team succeeded, in one respect: Bush’s responses to Lake’s petition, as well as other supporting exhibits and documents pertaining to Bush’s side of the case, remain under seal or heavily redacted.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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These are people who are cutting through the water with a silhouette that resembles a seal, wearing black neoprene, which is modeled after seal blubber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Visitors can also look for antelope, mule deer, and badgers; harder to spot are coyotes.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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The antelopes are threatened by poaching, hunting and human encroachment.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The town sits at about 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level, includes some 2,500 residents and is known for an annual carnival on January 17th, when men dress in dark masks and elaborate black sheepskin coats fastened to dozens of clanking cowbells (intended to ward off evil).—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Local sheepskins cover the chairs, the ceramics are made down the road, and much of the furniture was made onsite.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The story of the American alligator is one of survival.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Wildlife experts said such sightings, just south of Atlanta, are out of the ordinary for alligators.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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One was a snakeskin several meters long bearing verses of Homer written in gold.—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Women’s colorways in particular have been a focus recently, with a Legend Pink iteration in June 2024, a yellow snakeskin style in May 2023, a Pure Violet release in April 2022, a Bright Citrus variation in May 2021 and a White Concord pair in July 2020.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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