as in water-resistant
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Recent Examples of water-repellent
Therma Low Therma Hooks Camel Suede What sets these shoes apart from other cold-weather footwear styles is their genius design, which features water-repellent suede for extra protection against the winter elements.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
It’s designed with a water-repellent fabric, comes in a variety of styles, and even has extra storage compartments to keep your belongings safe and organized.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
The water-repellent, windproof shell is insulated with 600-fill-power goose down, and the cuffs can be cinched to lock in warmth.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2025
A lot of the breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that are resistant to harsh weather conditions when hunting.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
It’s designed with a water-repellent fabric, comes in a variety of styles, and even has extra storage compartments to keep your belongings safe and organized.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
The water-repellent, windproof shell is insulated with 600-fill-power goose down, and the cuffs can be cinched to lock in warmth.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2025
A lot of the breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that are resistant to harsh weather conditions when hunting.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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It’s also reinforced with water-resistant cedar battens that help the roof blend into the larger structure.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pack-It Gear cubes are the most durable and water-resistant option in the Eagle Creek line for those who are going camping or bringing lots of tech along that needs some more protection.—
Mike Arnot,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Before the divers rolled in, captain Joey Broyles let down a waterproof camera to assess conditions below.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Each light is made with waterproof stainless steel that can withstand rain, snow, and frost.—
Ali Faccenda,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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