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Recent Examples of drifter From standout fashion trends like the Lands' End classic American flag drifter sweater to Victoria Beckham’s stylish plain white tee, these shirts, sweaters and skirts will look great with all your spring outfits. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Hartnett plays a down-on-his luck drifter named Lucas, who wakes up in Bangkok with a hangover, a black eye and his hated ex Katherine (Katee Sackhoff) calling him for a favor. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 Hartnett plays a down-on-his luck drifter named Lucas Reyes, who wakes up in Bangkok with a hangover, a black eye, and his hated ex Katherine Brunt (Katee Sackhoff), calling him for a favor. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025 Also returning are Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz), a drifter and paramour to Doe, and the series’ most recognizable character, the serial killer clown Sweet Tooth (played by Joe Seanoa and voiced by Will Arnett). Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drifter
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Noun
  • But for the connected nomad needing internet on the road or out in the backwoods, this power flexibility is a game-changer.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
  • Entrepreneurs are building huge businesses as nomads.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • This idyllic destination is small and remote, creating a sense of exclusivity that appeals to luxury homeowners and travelers.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • For more information on traffic conditions, travelers can: Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road.
    Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025

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“Drifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drifter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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