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Recent Examples of drafty
This is especially useful for drafty windows.
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Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
For a novel take, Reem Acra offered a cape-caftan hybrid in slate jersey as well as removable caplets, which would come in handy for drafty venues.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Windows can be drafty, so consider moving your cat’s bed a little farther away to avoid the chill.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The idea is that replacing drafty old homes with modern, more airtight construction creates a need for indoor ventilation, The Washington Post said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
For a novel take, Reem Acra offered a cape-caftan hybrid in slate jersey as well as removable caplets, which would come in handy for drafty venues.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Windows can be drafty, so consider moving your cat’s bed a little farther away to avoid the chill.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The idea is that replacing drafty old homes with modern, more airtight construction creates a need for indoor ventilation, The Washington Post said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafty
Adjective
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Winds will be blustery; out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 MPH at times.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plan to visit from September to March, when the weather’s at its driest and least windy.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Fire weather also impacting the Plains and Southwest Parts of the Plains and Southeast are also expecting critical fire weather conditions to continue into this week amid widespread warm, dry and windy conditions.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Winds will be gusty on Tuesday out of the south and southwest at 10 to 25 mph.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Things feel breezy, but that doesn’t mean staff aren’t helpful or at the ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Going for a slightly longer take on a bob that hits below the chin (and perhaps even grazes toward your shoulders) allows all the polish and charm of a bob, while letting natural texture give a breezy, airy look that requires minimal work.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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