as in waterproof
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Recent Examples of water-resistant
The water-resistant mascara is flake-free, smudge-proof, and formulated with an Orchid Stem Cell Complex designed to promote long and strong lashes.
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Bianca Lambert, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Some other pros: These are water-resistant, made from performance fabric, and come with a non-slip rug pad.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Other features to look for include plasticized, water-resistant zippers and protective zipper flaps.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Bianca Lambert, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Some other pros: These are water-resistant, made from performance fabric, and come with a non-slip rug pad.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Other features to look for include plasticized, water-resistant zippers and protective zipper flaps.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
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Built to handle trails and sidewalks, the Danners are waterproof, comfortable, and surprisingly stylish.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Importantly, since there is a zippered side pocket here, only the main compartment of the High Coast is waterproof.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That only works because their bodies are covered in microscopic, water-repellent hairs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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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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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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