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as in mac
a coat made of water-resistant material
he put on his slicker and boots and headed out into the rain
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as in cosmopolitan
a person with the outlook, experience, and manners thought to be typical of big city dwellers
dressed in their designer duds, the out-of-state slickers stood out amongst the locals at the harvest supper
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Recent Examples of slicker
Outfitted in hard hats and slickers, visitors ride 1,500 feet deep into the tunnels for an up-close look at mining techniques, conditions and dangers.
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Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
Check out the collection of some 200 historic small craft, the Blacksmith Shop, an 1851 American clipper ship, and the Tugboat Pilot House, where kids can don rain slickers and take the wheel of a tugboat.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023
Nation/World The city slickers fed up with rising egg prices have had questions for Samuel Dodds.
—Petula Dvorak, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Mar. 2023
The bathtub ring may be the emergency’s most visible manifestation—the drought equivalent of Don Lemon in a rain slicker, weathering gale-force winds in a megastorm.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2022
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Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
Check out the collection of some 200 historic small craft, the Blacksmith Shop, an 1851 American clipper ship, and the Tugboat Pilot House, where kids can don rain slickers and take the wheel of a tugboat.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023
Nation/World The city slickers fed up with rising egg prices have had questions for Samuel Dodds.
—Petula Dvorak, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Mar. 2023
The bathtub ring may be the emergency’s most visible manifestation—the drought equivalent of Don Lemon in a rain slicker, weathering gale-force winds in a megastorm.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicker
Noun
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Arsene Wenger might have struggled with his raincoat, but rarely with his orchestra.—
Zohran Mamdani,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Flush with venture capital, these DTC companies all offered more than just a fashion-forward raincoat or compostable footwear.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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As long as the overall drink remains sufficiently boozy, cocktails that contain citrus—such as margaritas, daiquiris, and cosmopolitans—can also work well or just require a few slight tweaks.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The second discovery was made during the research vessel RV Dagon's expedition to the Tonga Trench, the second-largest trench in the world after the Mariana, in 2024.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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This is the first time scientists saw the species living in trench slopes as well, Judah said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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International sophisticates of every age, seasonal trade-fair young professionals, glamour puss models, honeymooners, couples with kids in tow, heads of state and some of the world’s biggest film stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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The novel was adapted into a 1965 film, with Caine in a star-making performance as Deighton’s protagonist, a sardonic working-class sophisticate with a love of gourmet food.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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The super-absorbent top layer is designed to tackle spills while the waterproof back keeps your little one’s clothing dry.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other than making the tablet waterproof and adding Face ID, there's not much left to improve.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Another mackintosh was hardly recognizable as clothing.—
Sam Kean,
Science | AAAS,
2 July 2021
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“Slicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicker. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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