as in water-resistant
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Recent Examples of water-repellent
The minimalist skirt is made from quick-dry, water-repellent fabric and comes equipped with stash pockets and drawstings at the waist and side seams.
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Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
It’s made from an army duck cotton canvas and a water-repellent, mold and UV-resistant finish, perfect for long camping trips.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
There are basketballs built with a water-repellent material or surface design, preventing moisture from accumulating on the ball.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The water-repellent jacket has a relaxed fit that can easily be worn over a light sweater.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
It’s made from an army duck cotton canvas and a water-repellent, mold and UV-resistant finish, perfect for long camping trips.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
There are basketballs built with a water-repellent material or surface design, preventing moisture from accumulating on the ball.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The water-repellent jacket has a relaxed fit that can easily be worn over a light sweater.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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Made from water-resistant nylon and accented with leather trim, it was clearly designed by someone who knows the realities of travel: fumbling through security lines, sprinting to trains, dodging coffee spills.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
13 June 2025
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The polyester fabric is thick, water-resistant, fade-resistant, UV-resistant, and available in a variety of colors.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The little waterproof camera has a colorful and child-friendly design and takes HD photos and videos.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Whether facing humidity, rain or dust, the waterproof and fog-proof features ensure reliability and durability.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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