patent leather

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Recent Examples of patent leather Bubble Yum! Miu Miu’s bubblegum pink patent leather skirt acts as the spunky foundation in this transitional look. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 With their soft patent leather padding and slim cushioned soles, these slides are perfect for everyday wear to spruce up your outfits. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 Gone are the childhood days of uncomfortable patent leather shoes; the Mary Janes of today are elegant, mature, and sophisticated. Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025 Birkenstock's Madrid Big Buckle High Shine Sandals, $150 at Anthropologie, are comfortable, but the patent leather shine and big gold buckle elevate them. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patent leather
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Noun
  • These shoes have a thick yet lightweight sole to absorb impact, along with a super-cool exterior that has suede panels and breathable mesh detailing.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • High-end travel toiletry bags made of leather or suede, many of which are made by premium travel brands, can be $50-$150.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • And as kids grow, the questions can get more complex.
    Maya Payne Smart, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • It is believed that this snake preyed on large vertebrates, such as crocodiles, and used constriction to overpower its prey, similar to modern-day anacondas.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • During the early morning hours, one of the two crocodiles, a female, wandered toward a resident’s doorstep.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Tariffs targeting uninhabited volcanic Heard Island and McDonald Islands, a remote territory inhabited only by penguins, seals, and seabirds were included on Trump's list.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, the islands are populated by penguins, seals, and birds like albatrosses.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • During some broadcasts, Holt talked to Sesame Street characters about mental health awareness, and looked at the birth of a rare antelope at the Oregon Zoo.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Why Can Bears Run So Fast? Bears aren’t built like greyhounds, cheetahs, or pronghorn antelope.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The endlessly versatile boots have pre-treated suede and feature UGG's signature sheepskin composition.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The inside of the shoe is lined with plush sheepskin and fleece that molds to my feet for the perfect fit.
    Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • There are many misconceptions about exotic leather — notably the python, crocodile, and alligator skins that are transformed into the fashion industry’s most luxe handbags and leather goods.
    Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The veteran fisherman, who is based in Kentucky, landed an enormous alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) after chasing it for more than two miles.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These records suggested that snakeskin was 6.5 times more common in cavity than open cup nests.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The snakeskin leather stripes represent luxury and Atlanta’s high-end influence, while a peach on the tongue and a map of Atlanta on the insole nod to the city’s neighborhoods.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

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