patent leather

noun

Definition of patent leathernext
as in suede

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Recent Examples of patent leather 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. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Saint Laurent, Tory Burch, and Ferragamo went for high-shine metallic and patent leather skirts, while Chanel, Dries Van Noten, and Bottega Veneta offered up frilly, fringey texture. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026 The look was elevated by a sculptural vintage Alaïa patent leather corset belt from the brand’s iconic 1991 collection. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 7 July 2026 The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for patent leather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
  1. suede
  2. kid
  3. crocodile
  4. seal
  5. antelope
  6. sheepskin
  7. alligator
  8. snakeskin
Noun
  • Wear it à la Copenhagen’s stylish set with a suede jacket and heeled thong sandal.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Even if August temperatures are soaring, now is a great time to start thinking about your fall wardrobe — and no closet is complete without a classic pair of suede loafers.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of suede
Noun
  • Writer Brad Bird confirmed there will not be a time jump in the third movie, keeping the Parr kids Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack at their original ages.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • More than three decades later, the actress would ask the French luxury powerhouse to remove her name from the bag, after a PETA investigation exposed animal abuse in farms that supplied crocodile and alligator skins to Hermes.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in March 2024, Zendaya wore a gray crocodile-print dress with fringe detailing from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of crocodile
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  • Front load washers can be more susceptible to mold and mildew because the door seal can trap water, providing a good environment for mold growth.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • But for conservationists, the cottonwoods and surrounding area are worth protecting for their many other residents, including antelope, bighorn sheep and potentially jaguar.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Natural Selection’s new-build camp Tawana is set amid Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, some 1,900 square miles of grassland and flood plain teeming with antelope and elephants, lions and hippos.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of antelope
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  • They’re also made with 100 percent sheepskin and have a rubber outsole for peak traction — two makings of a quality shoe.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • This isn’t Nolan’s first encounter with the trendy sheepskin shoes.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • August marks the beginning of alligator hunting in Florida, when for the next three months thousands of alligators will be killed for their skin and meat, with the hunt being less about population control and more about profit.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spann, 58, was trying to keep the alligator's mouth closed while making her way toward the surface for air, her son, Zach Guerrina, told the news outlet.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of alligator
Noun
  • Carrie also owned Baguettes in other varieties, including snakeskin and leather, all of which were lent to the show by Fendi itself.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While the snakeskin iteration is not currently listed on Jude’s website, the silhouette, which retails for $540, is available in an array of colors with a smooth leather finish.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of snakeskin

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