Thesaurus results for PATENT LEATHER

patent leather

noun

Definition of patent leather

as in suede

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Recent Examples of patent leather The choice to use patent leather, which typically appears on more formal shoes such as Oxfords, came because Jordan had requested a shiny shoe. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The 57-year-old star kept the animal print mania going with her pointed-toe fuzzy leopard print slingback heels and held a microscopic black patent leather bag in one hand. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026 One saw a bright red crewneck layered over a poplin shirt; both were half-tucked into a patent leather midi with a front slit. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Slip on a pair of sneakers for a trip to the pumpkin patch, or dress up the look with patent leather loafers. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patent leather

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An earthy mix of browns carries through a classic mix of suede and mesh on the upper, and patent leather is thrown in with a hickory hue.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Inside, plastic gives way to brushed aluminum and Alcantara upholstery – a synthetic suede-like fabric– and the classic circular dials are reborn as digital displays set into a horizontal aluminum strip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of suede

Noun

The beach is right there for swimming and paddleboarding when the surf is calm, and the trails through the dunes are manageable for kids old enough to walk them without being carried.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
As a kid, his mother would drop him off at Southwick Country Club in Massachusetts on summer mornings on her way to work.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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The recipient’s crocodile may activate in response, leading them to fight back or comply out of self‑protection.

— Hylke Faber, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses pushed things further into after-dark territory, while a Vacheron Constantin watch, with its teal-blue crocodile strap, provided the evening’s only flash of color.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of crocodile

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Decorated with a springbok antelope, the national animal of South Africa, this gold coin is one of the most most recognizable bullion coins.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
The results confirmed that ancient Egyptians frequently used cow glue, as well as collagens derived from sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and antelope.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

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While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheepskin

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The charges against Peters come just months after he was charged by Florida authorities after allegedly firing a gun at an alligator during a live stream, according to court documents.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
Infrared spectroscopy showed that the fossil enamel looked a bit like that of the modern alligator, and its carbonate content matched that of modern reptilian enamel.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of alligator

Noun

Ostrich texture features on the Air Jordan 14 Low, snakeskin on the Air Jordan 15, elephant print and patent leather on the Air Jordan 16 and stingray on the Air Jordan 17.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
True to form, Kardashian upped the sartorial drama with two bold outfit changes, swapping out her snakeskin print skirt set for a bodycon nude leather dress.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

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