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Recent Examples of water-resistant
It can be repaired with heavy-duty, water-resistant tape specifically designed for PVC rafts.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Modular furniture and water-resistant materials are gaining popularity, offering versatility and durability to suit various outdoor settings and climates.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The grippy rubber outsoles provide traction, while the water-resistant coating keeps feet dry.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
The deep, burgundy-brown tone adds dimension without overpowering, and the tubing formula lengthens and defines with zero flakes or smudges, while wrapping each lash from root to tip in water-resistant pigment.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Modular furniture and water-resistant materials are gaining popularity, offering versatility and durability to suit various outdoor settings and climates.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The grippy rubber outsoles provide traction, while the water-resistant coating keeps feet dry.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
The deep, burgundy-brown tone adds dimension without overpowering, and the tubing formula lengthens and defines with zero flakes or smudges, while wrapping each lash from root to tip in water-resistant pigment.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
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Urban Decay Face Bond Self-setting Waterproof Foundation, $40 Because the entire face needs to be waterproof if its going to survive a night of bar-hopping: enter this matte, buildable-coverage foundation that aims to absorb sweat and oil during wear, sans powder. 5.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Speakers Deals In our review of the JBL Clip 4, our expert enjoyed the crisp, rich audio and fully waterproof design.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The two-way stretch fabric is water-repellent and slightly ribbed, with a lightweight feel that’s perfect for summer (or sweating in a dance studio, presumably).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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The kid's version is a 2.5-layer shell with a non-fluorinated (read: PFAS-free) durable water-repellent (DWR) coating, taped seams, and an adjustable hood.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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