nubuck

noun

Definition of nubucknext
as in suede

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Recent Examples of nubuck Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nubuck
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suede
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  • Think pairing suede with satin, or chunky knits with tailored shorts.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The suede boots featured a thigh-high design with a stiletto measuring 100 mm, just shy of a 4-inch heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of suede

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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