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Recent Examples of patent leather
The Office alum, 45, sported a dark grey glen plaid suit, with a coordinating vest, a black tie and black patent leather loafers.
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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
For delicate items, like patent leather shoes or belts, wrap them in a clean pillowcase or soft cloth before bagging to avoid direct pressure from other frozen goods.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Since black was a significant color for this moment, black tights and patent leather heels topped off the look.
—Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
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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
For delicate items, like patent leather shoes or belts, wrap them in a clean pillowcase or soft cloth before bagging to avoid direct pressure from other frozen goods.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Since black was a significant color for this moment, black tights and patent leather heels topped off the look.
—Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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Target’s fall launches include fun textures like suede and chiffon, as well as rich earth tones of deep burgundy and bold plaid patterns.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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To that end, material innovation included the Senso, an elevated nubuck suede, and the Sublime leather, which were key elements of the new Iside Editor handbag, one of the key styles of the season.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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After a long day of activity, reward the kids with a treat from The Cake Bake Shop or Graeter’s Ice Cream.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many autistic kids are drawn to water, regardless of its temperature, because water offers a calming sensory effect.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Drop Preston Belt Bag Patterns and textures can do wonders to upgrade the simplest styles in your wardrobe, evidenced by the Drop Preston Belt Bag with its gorgeous, shiny faux crocodile exterior.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The exhibition features grooming sets once owned by musicians Igor Stravinsky and Ignacy Paderewski, made from rare materials like tortoiseshell, ivory and crocodile skin, which nowadays are restricted or banned to protect endangered species.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Place remaining 30 cookies in the zip-top plastic bag and seal; roughly crush cookies with meat mallet or heavy skillet until coarsely crushed and evenly sized (smaller than before).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney, two of the biggest suppliers, have faced problems with A320-family models, particularly with seals designed to prevent oil from entering the air supply, as the Journal reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Browse the Collection The Kalahari gemsbok or giant oryx is a big tough antelope about the size of a spike bull elk and with long, straight, very sharp horns.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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Also avoid bats, monkeys and forest antelope, and do not enter caves or mines where bats may live.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Outerwear is a key focus in the collection featuring six jackets, including two styles with sheepskin-shearling collars.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The boot comes in a wide range of colors (Hale, for one, likes its black version), with an upper made of tactile suede, the brand’s signature sheepskin lining, and a sugarcane EVA outsole manufactured with your fluid motions and sustainability in mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Latreille was involved in killing a five-foot alligator on April 24, the affidavit says.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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An alligator loitering near a Lake County residence was apprehended by a pair of sheriff’s deputies earlier this month, with video released Saturday of their feat.—
Richard Tribou,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Wintour, meanwhile, wore a colorful floral print maxi dress with snakeskin heeled boots.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The material has resurfaced across both runways and red carpets as brands reframe snakeskin as a modern classic rather than a retro accent.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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