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Recent Examples of suede
These luxurious loafers come in rich neutral shades—a particular stand out is the warm brown in suede.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
The uppers are made of genuine suede leather, and the outsoles have built-in traction that doesn’t distract from their minimalistic style.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Matching sets always guide me, and a sleek loafer and suede tote bag are my go-tos for a lot of walking, waiting, checking in, and dozing off on the plane.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
The uppers are made of genuine suede leather, and the outsoles have built-in traction that doesn’t distract from their minimalistic style.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Matching sets always guide me, and a sleek loafer and suede tote bag are my go-tos for a lot of walking, waiting, checking in, and dozing off on the plane.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suede
Noun
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The boot is made from 100 percent calfskin and features a slouch design throughout the shaft that gathers around the ankle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Case in point: Thanks to the calfskin material, the Alohas TB.490 Rife Genuine Calf Hair Sneakers give that cowboy feel without the overcommitment.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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With a black nubuck base, the upcoming Pink Thunder pair is expected to feature matching color blocking to the other Thunder styles.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Ciara‘s pair was made from a smooth, high-shine black leather, but the shoes are also available in an ultra-glossy patent leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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So don’t wait to snag the 60-percent off Taekwondo Sneakers, $48 Barreda Decode, Jennifer Lawrence’s Tokyo Sneakers, or the patent leather Sambas Dakota Johnson just made a cool-girl staple.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress stepped out in New York City wearing a black parka, a cozy gray sweater, and most notably, the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots, which are crafted in genuine suede with sheepskin lining, rubber soles, and heel-pull tabs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Mini Maxi has a shorter height than the original style, and it’s made with curly sheepskin on the uppers for an extra-insulating material.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over the holidays, Sink, a Prada ambassador, posed with a Prada Nappa Petit Sac Mini Bucket Bag in cherry lambskin leather on Instagram.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Made of pebbled leather and lambskin trim, the chic bag is durable, which helps keep its exaggerated U-shape.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thus far, the Air Jordan Mule has been seen in the aforementioned Luminous Green and snakeskin looks along with pony hair cow print, black and burgundy patent leather and soft suede.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Hudson, who recently returned to cheerleading, continued her sartorial snakeskin theme at UNC's final game with her sheer pants, which had a blue snakeskin print and flared edges.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For instance, these deerskin driving gloves by Paul Stuart, which feature perforated detailing and open panels at the knuckles to ensure that hands won’t overheat while comfortably gripping a wood-grain steering wheel.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 Dec. 2025
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Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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They’re made with premium goatskin leather, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and cozy PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, and have a comfortable, moisture-wicking liner made from Calamai wool.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
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These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suede. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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