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Recent Examples of water-repellent
Plus, the material is water-repellent and durable enough to withstand daily use.
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
And the exterior is made of a water-repellent fabric to keep your items dry.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 18 July 2025
While based off a traditional oxford shirt, the use of Japanese typewriter cotton (a naturally water-repellent fabric) adds a dimension of luxury to what could have been an otherwise standard design.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Also being produced under the brand name will be apparel designed for dog walkers, with such special features as reflective panels and sleeves with flashing light boxes for walks at night; water-repellent shells, and pants with knee pads.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
And the exterior is made of a water-repellent fabric to keep your items dry.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 18 July 2025
While based off a traditional oxford shirt, the use of Japanese typewriter cotton (a naturally water-repellent fabric) adds a dimension of luxury to what could have been an otherwise standard design.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Also being produced under the brand name will be apparel designed for dog walkers, with such special features as reflective panels and sleeves with flashing light boxes for walks at night; water-repellent shells, and pants with knee pads.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-repellent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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Ensure your lips stay perfect all day — through sips of water and coffee or swims in the pool — with these water-resistant liners, lipsticks and more.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Decorative Lumbar Pillow Set Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, these decorative pillows are water-resistant and have been treated to prevent discoloration and fading from the sun.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
9 Aug. 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
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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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The batteries also have fully aluminum, waterproof cases, which are necessary in the Oregon rain.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Pack warm layers, waterproof gear, sturdy boots, and enough supplies to be self-sufficient, as cell coverage and fuel stations are rare in this remote wilderness.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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