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Recent Examples of patent leather
Central Cee’s smoke grey patent leather Air Force 1, featuring Syna World branding and graffiti detailing, reinforces the point.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
On her arm is a patent leather hand-bag, and on her lobes are pearl earrings, the quintessential royal stone.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Tall, shiny patent leather heels make for a striking partner with cropped jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
On her arm is a patent leather hand-bag, and on her lobes are pearl earrings, the quintessential royal stone.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patent leather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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Styles accessorized with white clout goggles, a soft black beanie hat with a bit of height, a pop of red with a long and loose scarf, and a gargantuan camel brown suede weekend bag.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Myha’la opted for a pair of Valentino’s black open-toe Révélé suede silhouette, which retail for $1,100.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tickets range in price by day, or are $15 for adults and $6 for kids (ages 5-12) for the whole weekend, with ages 4 and under.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The living room and bedroom can be separated by two large pocket doors, ideal for friends traveling together or families with kids.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The lizards also pose risks to endangered or threatened species, such as sea turtles, wading birds, gopher tortoises, and the American crocodile.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Among the most striking finds is the remains of a 23-foot crocodile, identified as Toyotamaphimeia taiwanicus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kingston Flemings broke his tourney seal with 18 points in an efficient 27 minutes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inaccurate/sloppy copies of the state seal and other official symbols.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Native to Nigeria and surrounding parts of Africa, greater kudu are a species of large woodland antelope.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Cold weather calls for this faux fur lining, a removable and machine washable insole with arch support (great for victims of plantar fasciitis) alongside top-grade materials like sheepskin and suede for a winter slipper worth investing in.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead of masking smells with fragrance sprays, which can stain or stiffen sheepskin, all of our experts suggested using baking soda and cornstarch for removing odors.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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As childhood memories are made and fade in the same instant, siblings Lily and Bodhi diverge at the dawn of life beyond their home, a Colorado alligator sanctuary.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The patch shows a large alligator skull with its jaws open wide next to a hooded skeleton holding a scythe.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Turning for the cameras, the star revealed that her snakeskin top abruptly cut off under her arms, leaving her entire back bare.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ganzorigt gives actress Jenna Dewan a textured mani with this snakeskin design.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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