patent leather

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Recent Examples of patent leather The star paired her look with some chic accessories, including black patent leather pointy-toe slingback heels, sunglasses and a small black purse. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 This fall, look for dresses in earthy or neutral tones—think browns, mossy greens, beige, black, or gray—that will suit an autumnal palette, with flat shoes with metallic, velvet, or patent leather detail in a complementary color. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025 The Office alum, 45, sported a dark grey glen plaid suit, with a coordinating vest, a black tie and black patent leather loafers. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patent leather
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Noun
  • Plus, since suede is such a big trend for fall, these shoes are the perfect way to incorporate it into your wardrobe without breaking the bank.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
  • And with the unpredictability of fall and winter weather, this pair is sure to keep your feet warm and dry thanks to its thick, 100 percent water-repellent suede fabric.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In August, Reuters reported that Meta allowed its chatbots to have romantic and sensual conversations with kids.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Each week features new recipe samples, kids’ crafts and community resources.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • She was named for Steve's favorite crocodile, per the Australia Zoo.
    Jamie Ballard, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • No one else in Hollywood could pull off staring down a crocodile the size of a football field or tag-teaming with a gigantic gorilla.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Chooka Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boots The popular rain boots are made from high-quality rubber and have an airtight seal that keeps out drafts and moisture.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction, the IUCN said.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • About 1,746 people died, along with thousands of cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, dogs, and untold birds, antelope, and other wildlife.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to elephants, the delta is home to such animals as buffalos, hippos and antelopes.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • She’s got four cat trees, two food bowls, a water fountain, a water bowl, a sheepskin bed and fuzzy blankets.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
  • These Dearfoams foldover boots are made with temperature-regulating Australian sheepskin.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hunters in alligator management zone 1 in southwest Arkansas checked 69 alligators, and hunters in south-central Arkansas, zone 2, harvested four.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Their logo is literally an alligator eating an oyster in the sun.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Buy them in bootie format or with a snakeskin finish.
    Nuria Luis, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The barely there silhouette retails from $795 for core colorways, like Reinhart’s black pair, climbing to $950 for textured finishes like red, gold and green snakeskin.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025

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