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Recent Examples of water-repellent
The water-repellent jacket has a relaxed fit that can easily be worn over a light sweater.
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Nora Colomer
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 Apr. 2025
That only works because their bodies are covered in microscopic, water-repellent hairs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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
Plus, its water-repellent fabric will hold up even during bad weather conditions.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Nora Colomer
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 Apr. 2025
That only works because their bodies are covered in microscopic, water-repellent hairs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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
Plus, its water-repellent fabric will hold up even during bad weather conditions.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for water-repellent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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The water-resistant exterior is built to withstand all the elements while the cozy lining will keep your hands warm and dry while pushing your stroller.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Made of faux leather, the fabric is high-quality, water-resistant, and cruelty-free.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Speakers Deals In our review of the JBL Clip 4, our expert enjoyed the crisp, rich audio and fully waterproof design.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Urban Decay Face Bond Self-setting Waterproof Foundation, $40 Because the entire face needs to be waterproof if its going to survive a night of bar-hopping: enter this matte, buildable-coverage foundation that aims to absorb sweat and oil during wear, sans powder. 5.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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