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Recent Examples of patent leather
Worn with black tights and a skirt or jeans and a sweater, these Franco Sarto patent leather Carolyn loafers offer an elegant touch for safely navigating cobblestoned streets.
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The thing that makes this a real look, of course, is the patent leather pumps.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
The actress wore the pointedly potent Christian Louboutin So Kate shoe, a patent leather pump with a 4.74-inch stiletto heel ($945).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2026
Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The thing that makes this a real look, of course, is the patent leather pumps.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
The actress wore the pointedly potent Christian Louboutin So Kate shoe, a patent leather pump with a 4.74-inch stiletto heel ($945).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patent leather
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These bois pair their six-packs with tight suede fringe, animal-print leggings, and mullets.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The bottle design is unlike anything else Jack has released before as well, featuring alloy metal, micro-suede, and carbon fiber print, some of the same elements that McLaren uses to produce its cars.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The kid from Istanbul’s streets was not an aberration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cage also owned an exotic animal collection that included an octopus and a crocodile.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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And the faux crocodile texture adds a bit of whimsy, not unlike Swift’s floral one.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The wildlife is worth watching out for too, with regular sightings including seals, herons and egrets, and even basking sharks.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Transcripts from those hearings were under seal as of last week.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bluebuck had a shiny blue-grey coat, striking horns, a unique facial pattern, and, compared to other antelope relatives, was smaller, standing at about four feet tall at the shoulder with horns reaching nearly two feet.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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During your visit, keep an eye close to the ground to spot spider antelope horn, prairie ragwort, and even prickly pear cactus.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new policy doesn’t cover taxidermy or byproduct materials such as leather, sheepskin, wool or mohair.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gatorland has taken in its first rescue alligator of the year, an animal measuring 11 feet, 3 inches and found near the south end of Orlando’s International Drive.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Contestants were buried alive, shocked with electricity, left to escape a box of alligator gars, had to jump between moving semi-trucks.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Split the difference in your own pair with a prim, preppy jacket, luxe snakeskin flats, and chic gold jewelry; you’re all set for a fancy dinner or happy hour.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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Comăneci, 64, completed her look with a snakeskin jacket, a black skirt and a beige top.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patent%20leather. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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