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Recent Examples of patent leather
Once inside, Ortega did a quick change, swapping her gray heels for black patent leather T-straps, trading the trench for a layered gray dress, and ditching the sheer stockings for sheer gloves.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 June 2025
The actor brought an edge to the sweet look with black accessories—a pair of patent leather mules, rounded cat-eye sunglasses, and a Cartier Baignoire watch on her left wrist.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Its gently arched top-handle and slim, crescent-like body feel retro without going full revival, and materials range from glossy patent leather to metallics and suede.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
At New York Fashion Week in September 2024, fashion label Tory Burch resurrected the Reva — a round-toe ballet flat that comes in soft or patent leather, stamped with the label’s circular medallion — that had been out of production since 2017.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 June 2025
The actor brought an edge to the sweet look with black accessories—a pair of patent leather mules, rounded cat-eye sunglasses, and a Cartier Baignoire watch on her left wrist.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Its gently arched top-handle and slim, crescent-like body feel retro without going full revival, and materials range from glossy patent leather to metallics and suede.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
At New York Fashion Week in September 2024, fashion label Tory Burch resurrected the Reva — a round-toe ballet flat that comes in soft or patent leather, stamped with the label’s circular medallion — that had been out of production since 2017.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
Noun
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Other elements of the queen consort’s look included a pair of sand suede wedges courtesy of Eliot Zed.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Cork insoles lined with suede absorb shock, while lightweight rubber outsoles offer vital traction on a wide range of surfaces.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The podcast tells a great story that will engage all ages—but especially kids interested in outer space (and what kid isn’t?).—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Does a person with this much contempt for texts by day insist on reading aloud to his kids at night?—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The previous record for the most expensive handbag was set by a diamond and crocodile Kelly bag at $513,040.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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During his nearly two years with CBP, Freddie has put his skills to good work, sniffing out 4,500 pounds of plant products and 3,800 pounds of meat – including 140 pounds of bushmeat from rats, snakes, camels and crocodiles.—
Adam Hudacek,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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The Washington Examiner confirmed that in at least two federal cases relating to the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend and primary associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, judges have numerous filings still under seal.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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After all, snowmobiles can’t smell seals or polar bears, nor travel quietly enough to avoid scaring off potential prey.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Other unusual animals that can be legally owned in the state include ferrets and chinchillas, llamas, alpacas, giraffes, bison, antelopes and marsupials like kangaroos.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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There is also the Moremi Game Reserve in the same area where antelope and lions are easy to spot during the high season.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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In the window, a mannequin was sporting an ochre sheepskin jacket.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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The town sits at about 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level, includes some 2,500 residents and is known for an annual carnival on January 17th, when men dress in dark masks and elaborate black sheepskin coats fastened to dozens of clanking cowbells (intended to ward off evil).—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The jokes about alligators attacking immigrants while in detention have been casually tossed around by President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and conservative and far-right influencers.—
Raisa Habersham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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An alligator Hermès Bolide bag, The Row’s next it-bag, a rare Prada tote, and an archive Fendi doctor’s bag abound on her arm.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Kim Kardashian opted for skintight snakeskin, while Trump was pictured in a cherry blossom-motif cocktail dress by Oscar de la Renta.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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But designing such realistic snakeskin is nothing short of an art form.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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