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Recent Examples of water-resistant
They’ve been used in common household items since the 1940s, like nonstick cookware and water-resistant fabrics.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
With spring finally approaching, prepare for drizzly nature walks with a water-resistant backpack.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Tate necklace has a stack of three chains, including a tennis, hera, and bezel-set, and is designed with a stainless steel protective coating that’s water-resistant, so it’s protected against tarnishing.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
With spring finally approaching, prepare for drizzly nature walks with a water-resistant backpack.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Tate necklace has a stack of three chains, including a tennis, hera, and bezel-set, and is designed with a stainless steel protective coating that’s water-resistant, so it’s protected against tarnishing.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
Adjective
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There’s a trolley sleeve on the back to slip over a suitcase, and the waterproof material will keep your items protected no matter how rough the TSA is with it.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each piece is rust-resistant, and the cushions are waterproof to hold up against any weather condition.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19 Brentford set up to hit Sunderland on counter-attacks, knowing how Le Bris’ side can defend for long periods and are watertight, conceding just three in their past five before coming to south-west London.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These slippers come complete with a water-repellent upper and an EVA outsole that raises my feet an inch off the concrete.—
Danielle Calma,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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It's made with durable and water-repellent fabric for outdoor activities.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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