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Recent Examples of water-repellent
The coat comes with a removable hood and is water-repellent.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The menswear offering includes a hybrid windbreaker sweater that is lightweight, water-repellent and windproof, 100 percent merino and cashmere sweaters and a knitted polo in a relaxed fit in either solids or a tartan check jacquard.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
For a fail-safe choice, go for a white fabric liner constructed of polyester, canvas, or other natural fiber iterations (that are either mildew-resistant, water-repellent, and/or machine washable).
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
The collection is broken down into two categories: All Season and Ultralight, both of which are made from a double ripstop fabric that is water-repellent and windproof in either 100 percent polyester or 70 percent polycarbonate.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The menswear offering includes a hybrid windbreaker sweater that is lightweight, water-repellent and windproof, 100 percent merino and cashmere sweaters and a knitted polo in a relaxed fit in either solids or a tartan check jacquard.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
For a fail-safe choice, go for a white fabric liner constructed of polyester, canvas, or other natural fiber iterations (that are either mildew-resistant, water-repellent, and/or machine washable).
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
The collection is broken down into two categories: All Season and Ultralight, both of which are made from a double ripstop fabric that is water-repellent and windproof in either 100 percent polyester or 70 percent polycarbonate.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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Go ahead, step outside in all of these options for water-resistant happiness.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Vera Bradley Packable Water Resistant Raincoat When the weather requires something lighter than a winter coat, say hello to this water-resistant raincoat by Vera Bradley.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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The presence of a watertight strategic rationale for projects, such as arming NATO allies against the Soviet Union, helped to quell those concerns, at least temporarily.Ashlyn Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2016
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Shoppers note the smart design choices like separate compartments for clothes and tech, a pocket for easy charging on the go, a rear anti-theft pocket, and waterproof construction.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a roundup of the best adventure travel gifts to supercharge any thrill seeker’s next escapade, from the warmest gloves for ski trips to a compact, waterproof camera to capture every moment.Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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