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Recent Examples of water-repellent
Often, that soil is charred and sterile, with the heat making the ground almost water-repellent, like a freshly waxed car.
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Ben Livneh, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
The lineup included padded gilets and overshirts, water-repellent technical nylon and suede jackets.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The main compartment is protected by a zipper, while the outside is made of a water-repellent fabric that will shield your wallet from the elements.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 June 2025
Furthermore, the team found that the aggregation reaction begins at one of the tightly packed, water-repellent ends of the peptide, which is known as the C-terminal region.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Ben Livneh, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
The lineup included padded gilets and overshirts, water-repellent technical nylon and suede jackets.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
The main compartment is protected by a zipper, while the outside is made of a water-repellent fabric that will shield your wallet from the elements.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 June 2025
Furthermore, the team found that the aggregation reaction begins at one of the tightly packed, water-repellent ends of the peptide, which is known as the C-terminal region.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water-repellent
Adjective
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Take this five-piece outdoor furniture set, for example, which is made with acacia wood and has water-resistant cushions for more comfortable lounging.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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The sachet is a breathable water-resistant paper that attaches to the plant with a hook or stick.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 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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You First author does is line her lips with Rare Beauty's Kind Words Lip Liner in Wise, which has a waterproof, matte finish.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
12 July 2025
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As for fabric, waterproof canvas and breathable mesh will stand up to the elements and keep you comfortable.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water-repellent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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