water-resistant

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Recent Examples of water-resistant Up top, the rugged, water-resistant fabric (95% RPET, 5% Spandex) flexes in the right places and secures the midfoot with a sturdy TPU saddle overlay, while the wide forefoot doesn’t interfere with splay, even wearing CorrectToes. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025 Top it off with a waterproof or water-resistant mascara to prevent smudging. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 June 2025 In June, barbecue foods and accessories began rising up shopping lists including cucumbers, mangoes, and water-resistant sunscreen as well as grill-cleaning brushes and digital meat thermometers. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025 The polyester fabric is thick, water-resistant, fade-resistant, UV-resistant, and available in a variety of colors. Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
  • These lights are waterproof and can withstand winter weather.
    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, 30 June 2025
  • Over-the-sink dish racks should be waterproof and take preventive measures to eliminate rust and corrosion.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Often, that soil is charred and sterile, with the heat making the ground almost water-repellent, like a freshly waxed car.
    Ben Livneh, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
  • The lineup included padded gilets and overshirts, water-repellent technical nylon and suede jackets.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025

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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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