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Recent Examples of drafty
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.
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Don’t: Ask for a Blanket Mid-flight Instead: Pack a Travel Blanket
Planes are naturally drafty due to their design, and airlines keep the planes on the cooler side to keep the air fresher to prevent passengers from getting airsick, as per Young.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 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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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Don’t: Ask for a Blanket Mid-flight Instead: Pack a Travel Blanket
Planes are naturally drafty due to their design, and airlines keep the planes on the cooler side to keep the air fresher to prevent passengers from getting airsick, as per Young.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 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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Plan on a cooler, wet, gray, and blustery weekend in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 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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Apply on non-windy days, follow all label instructions, and protect surrounding plants with barriers to prevent accidental damage.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts say any source of heat outdoors during dry and windy conditions can lead to catastrophe.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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As the front pushes through, expect periods of rain and a few thunderstorms, along with gusty winds and frequent lightning.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Samefar Short-Sleeve Blouse If your spring plans include early morning tee times or breezy afternoons that still carry a chill, this V-neck blouse deserves a spot in your closet.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many seniors sat outside on picnic tables in the sunshine to eat their lunch on a breezy 70-degree Tuesday, April 21.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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