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Recent Examples of water-resistant
This reef-friendly mineral sunscreen is water-resistant and sweat-resistant for roughly 80 minutes.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Both are water-resistant to 328 feet.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
Its durable steel frame is rust-resistant for longevity, and every plush cushion is upholstered in water-resistant fabric that’s easy to clean with water and soap.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The water-resistant kicks are made from recycled bottles, contain anti-microbial and anti-odor properties in the insole, and have the brand’s signature anatomical cushioning and arch support for superior comfort.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 2 June 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Both are water-resistant to 328 feet.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
Its durable steel frame is rust-resistant for longevity, and every plush cushion is upholstered in water-resistant fabric that’s easy to clean with water and soap.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The water-resistant kicks are made from recycled bottles, contain anti-microbial and anti-odor properties in the insole, and have the brand’s signature anatomical cushioning and arch support for superior comfort.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-resistant
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Like its Best of Beauty-winning foundation counterpart, Traceless offers a natural-matte finish that's waterproof, transfer-resistant, and humidity-proof.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The durable, waterproof material is easy to wash and comfortable to wear for hours at a time, thanks to shock-absorbing midsoles and ridged, grippy outsoles.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19 Brentford set up to hit Sunderland on counter-attacks, knowing how Le Bris’ side can defend for long periods and are watertight, conceding just three in their past five before coming to south-west London.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Manufactured since the 1940s to make products nonstick, stain-resistant and water-repellent, legacy PFAS have been linked to human cancer, obesity, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, decreased fertility, liver damage, hormone disruption and damage to the immune system, according to the EPA.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Made from water-repellent, fade-resistant fabric that withstands 500–750 hours of sunlight exposure, the pillows add extra comfort while creating visual interest.—
Rachel Weber,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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“Water-resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-resistant. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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