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Recent Examples of water-repellent
This coat has a water-repellent exterior, so snowflakes and raindrops roll right off.
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Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Perfectly Polished Binder Leather Originally designed as a versatile dress shoe for navigating rainy London streets, the Shannon was crafted using Polished Binder Calf—a water-repellent leather that combines durability with an elegant, glossy finish.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Made with lightweight fabric, these pants are cozy for flying but can be taken straight to the trail upon landing due to the water-repellent and abrasion-resistant material.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Crafted from heavy-duty polyester with a water-repellent finish, it is designed to withstand tough conditions and protect your belongings.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Perfectly Polished Binder Leather Originally designed as a versatile dress shoe for navigating rainy London streets, the Shannon was crafted using Polished Binder Calf—a water-repellent leather that combines durability with an elegant, glossy finish.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Made with lightweight fabric, these pants are cozy for flying but can be taken straight to the trail upon landing due to the water-repellent and abrasion-resistant material.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Crafted from heavy-duty polyester with a water-repellent finish, it is designed to withstand tough conditions and protect your belongings.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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Constructed with an attached hood, elastic wrist cuffs, and three zippered pockets, the versatile jacket is windproof, water-resistant, and machine-washable.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Residents should limit their time outside and dress warmly, making sure to cover their head, face and mouth with a knit hat or scarf, protect their hands with mittens or gloves, wear several layers of loose-fitting clothes and put on water-resistant shoes or boots.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Studies have detected the harmful compounds in a plethora of everyday objects, from popular nonstick pans to waterproof clothing and just about anything in between.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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Testing under running water revealed that the muff is fully waterproof, and machine washing did not impact the look, feel, or appearance in any way.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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