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patent leather

noun

Definition of patent leather

as in suede

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Recent Examples of patent leather This style has a breathable mesh upper that’s ideal for preventing overheating indoors and in between seasons, but the shoes are also available in faux leather, microsuede, and patent leather materials. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 The second suspect is described as having braids that extend past his waist who was wearing an orange-and-white Von Dutch ball cap, a dress shirt with a bow tie, white suspenders, dress pants, and patent leather dress shoes. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 For delicate items, like patent leather shoes or belts, wrap them in a clean pillowcase or soft cloth before bagging to avoid direct pressure from other frozen goods. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Saint Laurent, Tory Burch, and Ferragamo went for high-shine metallic and patent leather skirts, while Chanel, Dries Van Noten, and Bottega Veneta offered up frilly, fringey texture. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patent leather

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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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Davis, his wife and kids painted the picture of a family that had deep, meaningful connections to the heartbeat of this burgeoning southern metropolis in NASCAR country that, like so many cities, places its sports stars on a pedestal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
My kids loved Sakura, which takes a similarly hopscotching approach to Asia, mixing together Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian on its menu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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Due to conservation efforts, the crocodile population in South Florida is believed to be well above 2,000 reptiles, according to the FWC.

— David Goodhue August 27, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
The death has left Pomares grieving and frustrated over what can be done about the crocodile.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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At least 19 beluga whales, three seals, one dolphin and multiple penguins and sea lions have died at the park since 2019, according to animal welfare group Animal Justice.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Then again, simply staying in sick bay is starting to look dangerous after the atmospheric seal, threatening to lower the temperature to deadly levels.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of seal

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But for conservationists, the cottonwoods and surrounding area are worth protecting for their many other residents, including antelope, bighorn sheep and potentially jaguar.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Natural Selection’s new-build camp Tawana is set amid Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, some 1,900 square miles of grassland and flood plain teeming with antelope and elephants, lions and hippos.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of antelope

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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources confirmed a person was bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Savannah River and said wildlife biologists and law enforcement responded to the scene.

— Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Perla restaurant takes on the feat of contemporary-meets-old school Cuban cuisine using ingredients like yuca, malanga, alligator, beef, and pork to recreate ancient recipes with a modern twist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of alligator

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Just a month before her sandal moment, Rihanna was spotted in July sporting Amina Muaddi Barbara boots in that same snakeskin or python design.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Mix chocolate browns and olive greens with classic prints, like snakeskin and cheetah, for a unique pairing that won’t be overwhelming.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

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