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Adjective
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Burberry can be credited with making the waterproof coat something of a fashion symbol (Hollywood also helped with films like Casablanca), and other designers have followed suit in the century-plus since.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026 -
The brand describes the Konos sneaker as being a waterproof, lightweight road-to-trail shoe that features its underfoot system that provides advanced cushioning, stability and traction.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Going to space to experience real microgravity is like stepping into a soundproof room.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Atlas Real Estate property, with luxe amenities like a pool deck, rooftop lounge, fitness center and large coworking space with soundproof phone booths and meeting spaces, features 246 apartments and two retail spaces for lease.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Dec. 2025
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If De La Cruz is better to his left because Hayes is on his right, the infield should be relatively airtight with second baseman Matt McLain and Spencer Steer, who has quickly become an exceptional defensive first baseman.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The plastic containers are airtight to keep your food fresh, and each dispenser has adjustable portion-control settings so there’s no overpouring.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19 Brentford set up to hit Sunderland on counter-attacks, knowing how Le Bris’ side can defend for long periods and are watertight, conceding just three in their past five before coming to south-west London.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their faltering attempt at a total crackdown—which can’t muzzle the anger and bravery of ordinary people—and its general odor of malicious incompetence, is even seeping into the White House’s hermetic media echo chamber.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And since the movie is premiering at Sundance, it’s probably destined to be praised in a way that overshadows its quality of hermetic gloom.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Lightproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightproof. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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