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Recent Examples of water-repellent
It’s made of a water-repellent fabric in case she’s caught in a shower.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket This water-repellent and wind-resistant puffer jacket is designed to keep you warm in cold climates, but that’s not the only reason to grab it today.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The water-repellent base and trim mean this bag can go to the beach and handle rainy days.
—Christopher Murray
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, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s crafted with a water-repellent polyester fabric, designed with a 42-inch adjustable strap, and comes with three credit card slips, a front zip pocket, and a back slip pocket.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Hooded Jacket This water-repellent and wind-resistant puffer jacket is designed to keep you warm in cold climates, but that’s not the only reason to grab it today.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The water-repellent base and trim mean this bag can go to the beach and handle rainy days.
—Christopher Murray
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, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s crafted with a water-repellent polyester fabric, designed with a 42-inch adjustable strap, and comes with three credit card slips, a front zip pocket, and a back slip pocket.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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Its water-resistant design is made with premium leather uppers plus a rubber duck shell and sole to keep your feet dry in any weather (and for plenty of traction when the first snow of the year arrives).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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This puffer jacket is water-resistant and will keep you warm down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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The deal is not yet watertight and needs to be implemented by individual members.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Available in a 3-layer and 2-layer construction, both deliver exceptional waterproof and windproof performance with breathability levels exceeding 20,000 g/m²/24h, which is vital for endurance in extreme alpine conditions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite the delicate look, the snowflakes are actually weatherproof and waterproof.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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