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Recent Examples of patent leather
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.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Central Cee’s smoke grey patent leather Air Force 1, featuring Syna World branding and graffiti detailing, reinforces the point.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 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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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Central Cee’s smoke grey patent leather Air Force 1, featuring Syna World branding and graffiti detailing, reinforces the point.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 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
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An expansive central display, space-age suede bucket seats that appear to float in the cabin, and chrome-gold elements across the console give the Venus' interiors the appearance of a luxe saloon from the future.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The neutral tan shade goes with everything and the suede exterior adds a rich-looking touch to any outfit.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Choose from a big assortment of polish, gift sets, treatments and polish for kids.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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Those seals breed on shore, and 2023 and 2024 saw a 90% pup mortality, according to Kovacs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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On a recent boat tour of the harbor, a seal poked its head from the glassy water as the district’s executive director Chris Mikkelsen and development director Rob Holmlund explained that very few places meet the criteria for assembling floating turbines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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Originally from South Asia, the blackbuck antelope, also known as the Indian antelope, is native to the plains of India.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
1 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
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High off the spirit of escaping with their ninth consecutive win, conversation in the visitor’s locker room at the Kia Center turned to the encounter LeBron James and Bronny James had with an alligator while golfing during the Florida leg of the six-game road trip.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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There's alligator boots, snake-skin belts and now a world's first, Tyrannosaurus Rex purse.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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