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Recent Examples of drizzly
The Grinch’s arrival on a drizzly day sparked laughs and plenty of photo ops and video recording for loved ones with the sassy character, while the playful chaos of sharing fries with more staff than anticipated made the tasting feel like a true holiday gathering.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
On drizzly days, with skies hanging low, the stones resemble ladders to nowhere.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
That Sunday was a chilly, drizzly day.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2025
Over a hundred people turned out for Jack London Square’s Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest on Sunday, which lent vibrant color to a drizzly gray day.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
On drizzly days, with skies hanging low, the stones resemble ladders to nowhere.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
That Sunday was a chilly, drizzly day.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2025
Over a hundred people turned out for Jack London Square’s Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest on Sunday, which lent vibrant color to a drizzly gray day.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzly
Adjective
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rich espresso brown, a nail shade that’s been consistently trending since fall, anchors blues in every hue, from misty cornflower to vibrant teal and turquoise.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sticky foods: Anything that's sticky or drippy will not only cause a mess, but the drips could lead to burning and smoke.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Riddim comes loaded with hundreds of instrument sounds, drum loops, bass and melody loops, and drippy effects—including a dub siren!—
Michael Calore,
Wired News,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Another round of rainy weather is coming to Southern California this week.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Drizzly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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