How to Use sniffly in a Sentence
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For sniffly sleepers, this is a godsend.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
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The sniffly 5-year-old in my bed is coloring a remarkable green-blue rainbow at present.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
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Maria’s brothers, with their perpetual runny noses, are summoned with a sniffly wipe.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer.
—Hali Smith april 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
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Most frequent fliers—especially flight attendants—are all too familiar with feeling bloated, sniffly, and fatigued after a long-haul flight.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
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