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Recent Examples of water-repellent
This supremely warm coat is filled with 600-fill-power insulating goose down, is water-repellent, and 40% off.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Made with durable water-repellent fabric, this nifty hiking backpack comes with a padded laptop sleeve, an organizational front pocket, and a quick-cinch top opening for immediate access to your belongings.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The purse is crafted with water-repellent fabric, a 56-inch adjustable strap, two exterior pockets, and a darling floral design that looks great year round.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
This versatile crossbody comes in muted pastels, neutrals, and wear-with-everything black, and is also durable thanks to a water-repellent finish.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Made with durable water-repellent fabric, this nifty hiking backpack comes with a padded laptop sleeve, an organizational front pocket, and a quick-cinch top opening for immediate access to your belongings.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The purse is crafted with water-repellent fabric, a 56-inch adjustable strap, two exterior pockets, and a darling floral design that looks great year round.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
This versatile crossbody comes in muted pastels, neutrals, and wear-with-everything black, and is also durable thanks to a water-repellent finish.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
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It’s made from 100% recycled, water-resistant fabric, thoughtfully designed for easy access with a 15-inch exterior laptop pocket, and has multiple zip compartments for essentials.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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This is another type of plastic that has water-resistant properties and strong durability.Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Woods Hole underwater acoustic system includes off-the-shelf components in a watertight Pelican case.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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The presence of a watertight strategic rationale for projects, such as arming NATO allies against the Soviet Union, helped to quell those concerns, at least temporarily.Ashlyn Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2016
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Make sure your family is prepared for time outdoors with waterproof gloves, winter coats, warm hats, scarves, sturdy boots, and insulating base layers.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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Brown waterproof mascaras are few and far between, and this winner is among them.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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