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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafty
Adjective
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Despite plenty of sunshine on Monday, high temperatures may struggle to reach 60° with a blustery and cool wind much of the day.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 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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Fire danger is expected to continue into Monday as warm, dry and windy weather continues, forecasters said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The adjustable strap is a thoughtful detail for island life; the hat will stay secure on breezy overlooks and also on bumpy, windy ferry rides from island to island.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Northern portions of the Sacramento Valley may also see gusty winds.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sunday will be breezy and much cooler, with showers likely and possible thunderstorms.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Tommy Bahama’s under-$60 quilt set is an easy, breezy option that can be used on its own or as a top layer.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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