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Recent Examples of patent leather
So don’t wait to snag the 60-percent off Taekwondo Sneakers, $48 Barreda Decode, Jennifer Lawrence’s Tokyo Sneakers, or the patent leather Sambas Dakota Johnson just made a cool-girl staple.
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Hadid wore straight-leg blue denim jeans tucked into some patent leather knee-high Pucci boots—shoes repurposed for NYE, and sourced by Hailey and Kendall fave Chloe Vintage—with a faded, numbered vintage red sports t-shirt, an oversized black leather jacket, and a buckle belt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Ballet Flats Lace and sheer fabrics have been trending lately, and there’s no better way to test out the style for yourself than a long, lacy black dress and a pair of patent leather flats.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
The clever case also zips closed for security, and it’s covered in striking vegan patent leather for a luxe-looking touch.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Hadid wore straight-leg blue denim jeans tucked into some patent leather knee-high Pucci boots—shoes repurposed for NYE, and sourced by Hailey and Kendall fave Chloe Vintage—with a faded, numbered vintage red sports t-shirt, an oversized black leather jacket, and a buckle belt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Ballet Flats Lace and sheer fabrics have been trending lately, and there’s no better way to test out the style for yourself than a long, lacy black dress and a pair of patent leather flats.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
The clever case also zips closed for security, and it’s covered in striking vegan patent leather for a luxe-looking touch.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The lining is 100 percent cow suede, which adds to the luxurious feel, and the durable hardware gives the bag a premium look that will withstand regular wear.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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If packing your kids’ lunch for school was an Olympic sport, my mother would have been a gold medalist every year.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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What begins as an energetic adventure spirals into a deadly confrontation with a menacing crocodile, transforming their content creation mission into a desperate fight for survival.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 62-year-old tech mogul, wearing a black crocodile leather jacket, outlined his ambitious vision for the future, one filled with self-driving cars, robots and other intelligent machines that go beyond the digital screen and interact with people in the physical world.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Pour over eggs; squeeze out excess air and seal bag.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bella Italia is known for game dishes such as ostrich, pheasant, antelope, venison, elk, caribou and bison along with house grappa.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Dec. 2025
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One room held a sculpture of a lion devouring an antelope.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
23 Dec. 2025
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The slip-ons also have the brand’s signature sheepskin lining and suede exterior.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even though these are slides, your toes will stay warm due to the plush, natural sheepskin band.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rocky’s example showcases an 18-karat gold case and a black alligator strap that perfectly complements his black and yellow ‘fit.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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For accessories, Stewart often turns to solitaire diamond earrings and simple rings, with her top jewelry brands including Van Cleef & Arpels’ pendants and Cartier, with the Tank watch in metal bracelet and alligator straps, as a staple piece.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thus far, the Air Jordan Mule has been seen in the aforementioned Luminous Green and snakeskin looks along with pony hair cow print, black and burgundy patent leather and soft suede.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Hudson, who recently returned to cheerleading, continued her sartorial snakeskin theme at UNC's final game with her sheer pants, which had a blue snakeskin print and flared edges.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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