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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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Carson Kelly added an RBI single when second baseman Vargas and center fielder Alek Thomas misplayed his flyball on a cold and windy day at Wrigley Field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Hoping to see a boost in visitors, the Richmond Museum Association — which owns the the Red Oak Victory — and many long-time volunteers would like to see the ship moved from its current location down a windy road to a new spot near Richmond’s more frequented Marina Bay.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Winds will be gusty on Tuesday out of the south and southwest at 10 to 25 mph.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Swift sported a breezy black floral corset dress from one of her favorite brands, Zimmermann, and paired it with a sleek longline tuxedo jacket.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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What one needs on a breezy day might differ from during the summer or for a sleek hairdo.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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