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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
Noun
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Plus, a slightly soft finish on the leather or suede keeps the look from seeming too strict.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Styles accessorized with white clout goggles, a soft black beanie hat with a bit of height, a pop of red with a long and loose scarf, and a gargantuan camel brown suede weekend bag.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One morning, Amber Lowrey, the sister of a defendant named Savanna Batten, showed up early after dropping her kids off at school.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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And kids were harmed and kids died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 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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The lizards also pose risks to endangered or threatened species, such as sea turtles, wading birds, gopher tortoises, and the American crocodile.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Wildlife, such as polar bears and seals, also depend on sea ice.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The issue was quickly traced to an out-of-place seal, and after recharging a variety of batteries in the rocket, the vehicle was hauled back out to the pad.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Native to Nigeria and surrounding parts of Africa, greater kudu are a species of large woodland antelope.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Cold weather calls for this faux fur lining, a removable and machine washable insole with arch support (great for victims of plantar fasciitis) alongside top-grade materials like sheepskin and suede for a winter slipper worth investing in.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead of masking smells with fragrance sprays, which can stain or stiffen sheepskin, all of our experts suggested using baking soda and cornstarch for removing odors.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has also launched a separate investigation into another of Peters’ videos involving an alligator in the Everglades, according to the agency.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Authorities are also looking into video that allegedly shows Peters and another man shooting an already dead alligator in the Everglades.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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