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Recent Examples of patent leather
The actor brought an edge to the sweet look with black accessories—a pair of patent leather mules, rounded cat-eye sunglasses, and a Cartier Baignoire watch on her left wrist.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Its gently arched top-handle and slim, crescent-like body feel retro without going full revival, and materials range from glossy patent leather to metallics and suede.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
At New York Fashion Week in September 2024, fashion label Tory Burch resurrected the Reva — a round-toe ballet flat that comes in soft or patent leather, stamped with the label’s circular medallion — that had been out of production since 2017.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Holmes completed the elegant look with simple jewelry and pointed-toe heels in black patent leather.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Its gently arched top-handle and slim, crescent-like body feel retro without going full revival, and materials range from glossy patent leather to metallics and suede.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
At New York Fashion Week in September 2024, fashion label Tory Burch resurrected the Reva — a round-toe ballet flat that comes in soft or patent leather, stamped with the label’s circular medallion — that had been out of production since 2017.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Holmes completed the elegant look with simple jewelry and pointed-toe heels in black patent leather.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
Noun
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Practically postage-stamp size at 430 square feet, the boutique has an intimate feel in dark woods and soft suede walls.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2025
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Miuccia Prada also designed deep purple suede sneakers with a metal toe for Prada.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Refinery29,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The hilarious comedian brings the heat (and the guilt trips) in her Hulu debut special, taking aim at husbands, kids, in-laws, and anyone who dares question an Indian mom’s wisdom.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Admission is free for kids 12 and under Saturday and Sunday this year.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The longer shorts have been a hit in her orbit as of late, from her friend Hailey Bieber’s polka-dot pants to her sister Kim Kardashian’s crocodile swim capris.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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The towering shoes, made of bright blue imitation crocodile skin and fastened with silk ribbons around the ankle, were inspired by styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Outdoor lights typically contain seals to protect against rain; however, these seals are not built to withstand the high pressure of a pressure washer.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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In 2019, just 19 roan antelopes were estimated to exist in Kenya, according to conservation experts.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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There are four antelope twisting and flying up her hip, her side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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The town sits at about 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level, includes some 2,500 residents and is known for an annual carnival on January 17th, when men dress in dark masks and elaborate black sheepskin coats fastened to dozens of clanking cowbells (intended to ward off evil).—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Crafted from smooth napa sheepskin, the block-heel shoes featured a square toe, an elasticized vamp and a wraparound leather ankle strap reminiscent of traditional pointe shoes.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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People get out, there's not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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On May 6, around 4:02 p.m. local time, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to an alligator encounter near the mouth of Tiger Creek in Polk County.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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As always, Kardashian accessorized the look to perfection, finishing it off with a pair of snakeskin boots and huge, futuristic shield shades (a big celebrity trend of the moment).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Over the weekend, Jenner posted a photo of her long, oval nails to her Instagram Stories, showing off the most incredible tan and black snakeskin manicure.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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