WATER-REPELLENT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

water-repellent

adjective

Definition of water-repellent

as in water-resistant

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Recent Examples of water-repellent According to Toray, the water-repellent agents do not intentionally contain PFAS. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The boots feature a plush wool-blend lining, a water-repellent sheepskin upper, and an outsole designed for better traction, durability, and comfort. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026 The result is a breathable, water-repellent windbreaker that doesn’t rely on the oil industry or shed microplastics. — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 But a few layers of water molecules pressed against a water-repellent surface lose some of those partners. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-repellent

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The lineup spans five options at different price points and fits, from a quilted Best Overall pick with more than 30 patterns to a water-resistant blanket style that works around toddlers and cats.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
The same publication endorsed the Ameritex Waterproof Cover for Furniture as a lower-cost, water-resistant option for households dealing with frequent spills.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of water-resistant

Adjective

For now, access appears limited to the steadily expanding group of organizations granted access to Claude Mythos Preview through Anthropic’s — not entirely watertight — private Project Glasswing initiative.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 9 June 2026
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

Definition of watertight

Adjective

Each detail turns elegance into performance, making for garments that can be waterproof, weatherproof and windproof, yet refined enough for the table and formal setting.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026
Despite their differing colorways, each shoe in the set is equipped with the same waterproof Gore-Tex build which sees the Abzorb 2010’s typical open mesh paneling get swapped with a closed material to keep moisture at bay.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

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