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Recent Examples of water-resistant
The interiors are water-resistant, built to last, and stay fresh through daily use and travel.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more versatile and supportive Alo shoes for upcoming trips, including leather sandals and water-resistant hiking shoes.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Recommendations included requiring sunscreen manufacturers to clearly label their products with active ingredients on the front, as well as clearer formats for SPF, broad-spectrum and water-resistant statements.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
This water-resistant spray sunscreen is easy to apply and doesn’t leave a white residue or oily sheen.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
5 June 2026
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more versatile and supportive Alo shoes for upcoming trips, including leather sandals and water-resistant hiking shoes.
—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Recommendations included requiring sunscreen manufacturers to clearly label their products with active ingredients on the front, as well as clearer formats for SPF, broad-spectrum and water-resistant statements.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
This water-resistant spray sunscreen is easy to apply and doesn’t leave a white residue or oily sheen.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
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The fabric is also waterproof and has RFID-blocking protection.
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The swivel chairs feature plush cushions that are also waterproof, removable, and washable.
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Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.
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Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.
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Lightweight, water-repellent, and abrasion-resistant fabric with a UPF 50 rating already give these pants an impressive resume.
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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.
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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