nubuck

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Recent Examples of nubuck Never wash suede or nubuck coats. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 Birkenstock Gizeh Sandal Upgrade your flip-flops with the Gizeh’s sturdy thong silhouette and luxe nubuck leather. Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 Hoka’s Kaha 3 GTX ($240) is one of the best boots available, blending soft nubuck leather, Vibram Megagrip sole and bags of cushioning. Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025 This gift set includes a foaming cleanser, a brush, a hog hair brush, and a microfiber towel that are gentle enough to keep suede, leather, nubuck, and canvas pristine. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubuck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubuck
suede
Noun
  • Then there’s the Vans LX Half-Cab 33 offered in black suede with a yellowed sole, custom leather kiltie tassel, cobranded leather label, and custom insole, retailing for $248.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • The Birkenstock Arizona sandals are a true classic, and this black suede pair feels especially easy to pair with denim shorts and breezy dresses alike.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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