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Recent Examples of water-repellent
The water-repellent, windproof shell is insulated with 600-fill-power goose down, and the cuffs can be cinched to lock in warmth.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2025
A lot of the breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that are resistant to harsh weather conditions when hunting.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Moms will appreciate that the Lululemon shoulder bag is made of the same water-repellent fabric as the belt bags.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025
The latest iteration features the same robust build and chuck-about-ability but has been consciously upgraded with phthalate-free, recycled PVC and recycled nylon that’s treated with a non-PFC water-repellent (DWR) finish.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2025
A lot of the breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that are resistant to harsh weather conditions when hunting.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Moms will appreciate that the Lululemon shoulder bag is made of the same water-repellent fabric as the belt bags.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025
The latest iteration features the same robust build and chuck-about-ability but has been consciously upgraded with phthalate-free, recycled PVC and recycled nylon that’s treated with a non-PFC water-repellent (DWR) finish.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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It’s also reinforced with water-resistant cedar battens that help the roof blend into the larger structure.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pack-It Gear cubes are the most durable and water-resistant option in the Eagle Creek line for those who are going camping or bringing lots of tech along that needs some more protection.—
Mike Arnot,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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And if waterproof eye makeup has left you rubbing and regretting in the past, don’t worry—we’ve found long-wear options that deliver a comfortable, smudge-proof definition without the teary-eyed struggle.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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It’s also designed with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex two-layer construction with a rugged, recycled face fabric, and all the pockets and accouterments a resort ripper could want.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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