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Recent Examples of patent leather
When have patent leather purses ever mixed well with sandy beaches?
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 June 2026
With a glossy, faux patent leather finish, square toes, and a close, glove-like fit, these flats are both dressy and comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The other goes full maximalist, deep, rich, patent leather tones that command the frame.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Credit goes to the pops of hot pink and dark navy patent leather, and hot yellow suede accents — set against a navy and pink psychedelic print.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 June 2026
With a glossy, faux patent leather finish, square toes, and a close, glove-like fit, these flats are both dressy and comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The other goes full maximalist, deep, rich, patent leather tones that command the frame.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Credit goes to the pops of hot pink and dark navy patent leather, and hot yellow suede accents — set against a navy and pink psychedelic print.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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Made of suede and leather, Skechers’ sneakers are an impressive lookalike for the indoor soccer shoes made popular by celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Beyond their luxe-looking suede uppers, the sneakers feature thick, rubber outsoles resilient enough for NYC sidewalks and beyond.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Take a bunch of kids who’ve never been out of East Tennessee.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Your support will help ease the financial burden and give Pam and her kids a sense of hope and security.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The six chairs are cushioned in premium crocodile leather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Kylie Jenner—who is dating avid Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet—recently unveiled a navy crocodile Hermès Birkin bag that re-sells for $62,500.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Many pieces were acquired through chance discoveries, including a portrait of George Washington, presidential seal carpet and a horse statue at the pond modeled after Washington’s mount, according to marketing materials.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Add chicken, seal bag, and massage to coat chicken.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas and countless antelope species thrive here.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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On Saturday, May 30, Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and tracker, shared a video of a wild sable being airlifted for treatment after the adult antelope was discovered with its horn growing backward into its own head.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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The boots are crafted with soft sheepskin, which naturally wicks away moisture.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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And then on Tuesday, tragedy struck again when an alligator snatched 2-year-old Lane Graves who was playing on the beach at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, dragging the boy into the Seven Seas Lagoon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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His father tried to save him by fighting off the alligator, but was unable to, the Associated Press reported at the time.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Well-versed in accessorizing, Harper completed the look with a matching turquoise bracelet, a diamond ring, a matching diamond necklace on a thin silver chain, and a snakeskin clutch.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Also incorporated within the low-slung structure are many of Himmel’s original elements, including snakeskin wallpaper in a closet, a diner-style bar, and reflective silver covering one of the rooms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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