suede

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Recent Examples of suede Bermuda shorts with a suede jacket and netted leather bag complement each nicely. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 Switch out your sneakers for suede tassel loafers when wearing your best light-colored trousers; also, avoid black accessories and opt for neutral tones or dark brown instead. Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026 Made with a combination of mesh for breathability and suede for durability, these comfort-first clogs hold up to their brand name. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 Finish with a suede brush to buff everything back into place. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suede
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suede
Noun
  • Kate paired it with the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, the toffee-colored Nano Montreal bag from her beloved DeMellier, and gold calfskin Ralph Lauren pumps.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The top and bottom layers are 100 percent top-grain calfskin leather, and the middle layer is a proprietary, thin fiber that the company claims is 15 times stronger than steel.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Shaggy suede, smoother nubuck and mesh form the upper with gray, blue and several shades of green.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Having been extremely popular in the 2000s, patent leather Air Force 1 Lows are now making a major comeback.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • These chunky penny loafers are available in gorgeous patent leather and chic suede options.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The new policy doesn’t cover taxidermy or byproduct materials such as leather, sheepskin, wool or mohair.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Celine ballet high lace-up boot in lambskin, $1,700 The low profile on this Celine spring/summer 2026 boxing boot lands somewhere between a boxing shoe and a ballet flat.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • On the Paris runway, the look originally appeared with Dior’s black-and-white Médaillon loafers – a square-toed, two-tone lambskin style marked with a rounded gold emblem at the vamp.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Mixing two unexpected prints, like polka dots and snakeskin, feels totally modern, but the pencil skirt, wide belt, and halter top combo is pure nostalgia.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Before the lean-to was finished, Tom crawled into it and wrapped the deerskin around his feet without taking his boots off.
    Elwyn "Bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Down on the edge of the forest, the young men were preparing masks made from bark cloth—very light material, almost like deerskin—on frames.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suede. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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