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Recent Examples of patent leather
Worn with black tights and a skirt or jeans and a sweater, these Franco Sarto patent leather Carolyn loafers offer an elegant touch for safely navigating cobblestoned streets.
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The thing that makes this a real look, of course, is the patent leather pumps.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
The actress wore the pointedly potent Christian Louboutin So Kate shoe, a patent leather pump with a 4.74-inch stiletto heel ($945).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The thing that makes this a real look, of course, is the patent leather pumps.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
The actress wore the pointedly potent Christian Louboutin So Kate shoe, a patent leather pump with a 4.74-inch stiletto heel ($945).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
Noun
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Jennifer Aniston and Meghan Markle both donned clogs recently, Aniston in a classic suede pair and Markle in a gardening-ready one.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Switch out your sneakers for suede tassel loafers when wearing your best light-colored trousers; also, avoid black accessories and opt for neutral tones or dark brown instead.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the status quo is upended by the arrival of Kyra Marshall (Anika Noni Rose), a woman with young kids who wants a stop sign for safety reasons.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Teigen added dark-wash denim, oversized Chanel sunglasses, and a brown crocodile handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The city employees knocking on doors will be wearing high-visibility safety vests, Ann Arbor city seals, and official city credentials.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The effort to replace the old flag and state seal was spearheaded by DFL lawmakers, who then controlled both chambers of the Legislature and the executive branch.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rough Creek Lodge had antelope sausage in a garlic roll with a chimichurri sauce.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dry fields are also vulnerable to noxious weeds like leafy spurge and toadflax, which are toxic to cattle and unpalatable to native ungulates like deer and pronghorn antelope.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new policy doesn’t cover taxidermy or byproduct materials such as leather, sheepskin, wool or mohair.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Southport is about a 160-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh and alligator are native to the area.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a year that saw mostly pastel gowns, Robbie went bold with a snakeskin-print gown and a black clutch from The Row.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Case in point: The marble fireplace in his home has custom, Art Deco inspired molding, rendered in bold turquoise snakeskin.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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