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Recent Examples of sneakers
Every brand had its rendition, and their ubiquity was no accident—the best leather sneakers embody timelessness and add understated elegance to any outfit.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Add ballet sneakers, then coordinate your hat, bag, and lipstick to your water bottle or Gatorade for the same effect.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Sleek sneakers look cute when walking around town but also work in the gym, and my favorite Left On Friday bike shorts fold up super tiny in my suitcase.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Hathaway recently wore Adidas Japan sneakers during her press tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Despite their max-cushioning build, these sneakers remain surprisingly lightweight, making gliding through airport terminals or museum tours a breeze.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Due to its legacy ties to the sportswear giant, the University of Oregon has a plethora of exclusive Nike sneakers — far more than any other college.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Add ballet sneakers, then coordinate your hat, bag, and lipstick to your water bottle or Gatorade for the same effect.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Sleek sneakers look cute when walking around town but also work in the gym, and my favorite Left On Friday bike shorts fold up super tiny in my suitcase.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Hathaway recently wore Adidas Japan sneakers during her press tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Despite their max-cushioning build, these sneakers remain surprisingly lightweight, making gliding through airport terminals or museum tours a breeze.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Due to its legacy ties to the sportswear giant, the University of Oregon has a plethora of exclusive Nike sneakers — far more than any other college.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If the holes appear shallow, then they could be made by squirrels, looking for places to store nuts, or by skunks and raccoons, digging for grubs.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Only about 30 percent of all nests evade their many predators, including skunks, opossums, raccoons, coyotes, snakes, and even domestic dogs and cats.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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There are snakes and hyenas and wild dogs.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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