suede

noun

Definition of suedenext
as in calfskin

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Recent Examples of suede Luckily, large suede shoulder bags are having a huge moment right now, like this Quince version. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Rice had a side hustle as a vintage dealer and brought in plenty of pieces from the same era, including 1950s sofas by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a pair of 1970s blue suede armchairs, and benches from France with colorful bases. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 Find standout fall footwear with major discounts, including buttery suede loafers from Banana Republic, office-appropriate pumps from Le Monde Beryl, and of course, the essential sneaker trends of the season from Nike and Adidas. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Animal print is coming back stronger than ever, joined by pops of red and rich suede textures, while mint green is making an unexpected debut. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suede
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suede
  1. calfskin
  2. nubuck
  3. patent leather
  4. sheepskin
  5. lambskin
  6. snakeskin
  7. deerskin
  8. goatskin
Noun
  • Not only do the two bags look nearly identical, but they are both made of soft calfskin.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of nubuck
Noun
  • The black patent leather high heel sandal featured a prominent, voluminous pompom and fringe trim at the heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Styling her newly brunette hair in a sleek ponytail with face-framing layers, the runway star embraced a monochromatic look with a pair of black patent leather sandal heels.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of patent leather
Noun
  • They’re also made with 100 percent sheepskin and have a rubber outsole for peak traction — two makings of a quality shoe.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • This isn’t Nolan’s first encounter with the trendy sheepskin shoes.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • The collection presented by creative director Michael Rider included a reinvention of Reebok‘s Freestyle sneaker, showcasing it in distressed lambskin leather in colorways included white, dark brown and black.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of lambskin
Noun
  • Just a month before her sandal moment, Rihanna was spotted in July sporting Amina Muaddi Barbara boots in that same snakeskin or python design.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mix chocolate browns and olive greens with classic prints, like snakeskin and cheetah, for a unique pairing that won’t be overwhelming.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of deerskin
Noun
  • The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of goatskin

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