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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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The outfit, a full suede brown, ’70s-inspired Coach top and skirt, was a collaborative effort.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Another longtime Marant signature is suede boho boots that look like they have been squished, with the fabric scrunching and pooling around the ankle.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Byron is reportedly married and shares two kids with his wife, who is not Cabot.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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This is children's reporter Rachel Wegner, here with the latest on schools, kids and more.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Only now, it’s stocked with sheepskin rugs, diapers, and a kitchen with coffee and Goldfish crackers on tap.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
16 July 2025
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In the window, a mannequin was sporting an ochre sheepskin jacket.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Even the golf ball-stealing alligator, Morris, has passed on.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Some of the floral arrangements depicted the wave wall along Fort Lauderdale beach, the guitar hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and alligators, manatees and sea turtles.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Case in point: This snakeskin belt from B-Low the Belt — a brand Kate Hudson recently wore on stage — will add a little edge to a look, while these cat-eye sunglasses from one of Jenna Bush Hager’s go-tos exude glamour.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Make a fashion statement with a platform and leather upper (some pairs even feature a snakeskin design), all while relaxing in comfort thanks to extra insole cushioning, a padded collar, and a flexible design.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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