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Recent Examples of water-repellent
There are basketballs built with a water-repellent material or surface design, preventing moisture from accumulating on the ball.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The water-repellent jacket has a relaxed fit that can easily be worn over a light sweater.
—Nora Colomer
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 Apr. 2025
That only works because their bodies are covered in microscopic, water-repellent hairs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
When shopping for a mold-resistant shower curtain, look for eco-friendly water-repellent materials like PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) or EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The water-repellent jacket has a relaxed fit that can easily be worn over a light sweater.
—Nora Colomer
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 Apr. 2025
That only works because their bodies are covered in microscopic, water-repellent hairs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
When shopping for a mold-resistant shower curtain, look for eco-friendly water-repellent materials like PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) or EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-repellent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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The ideal sunscreen is broad-spectrum, water-resistant, has an SPF of 30 or higher, and is used regularly.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
4 June 2025
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Its water-resistant surface, beveled edges for enhanced safety, and non-slip rubber backing helped keep it stable.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The little waterproof camera has a colorful and child-friendly design and takes HD photos and videos.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Whether facing humidity, rain or dust, the waterproof and fog-proof features ensure reliability and durability.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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