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Recent Examples of rainproof
The tent’s material is also rainproof and offers UV protection from the sun.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In back, the house has a porch with woven rainproof furniture.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Performance Isn’t Supposed To Come at A Toxic Cost
The comfort of stain-free leggings or rainproof jackets might not be worth the cost to our long-term human and planetary health.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Think: rainproof windbreakers, flared leggings, and—my favorite—the travel-friendly Align dress that’s outfitted with biker shorts underneath.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Rubber boots, plastic rain suits and rainproof ponchos keep you dry while handling outdoor emergencies.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
The Elite 4 also carries an IP55 rainproof rating, while the Active is an IP57 dust, water, and sweatproof rating.
—John Thompson, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023
This Under Armour best-seller is rainproof and has HeatGear shoulder straps for extra comfort.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
Like the name suggests, all items are rainproof.
—Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 20 Aug. 2021
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In back, the house has a porch with woven rainproof furniture.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Performance Isn’t Supposed To Come at A Toxic Cost
The comfort of stain-free leggings or rainproof jackets might not be worth the cost to our long-term human and planetary health.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Think: rainproof windbreakers, flared leggings, and—my favorite—the travel-friendly Align dress that’s outfitted with biker shorts underneath.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Rubber boots, plastic rain suits and rainproof ponchos keep you dry while handling outdoor emergencies.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
The Elite 4 also carries an IP55 rainproof rating, while the Active is an IP57 dust, water, and sweatproof rating.
—John Thompson, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023
This Under Armour best-seller is rainproof and has HeatGear shoulder straps for extra comfort.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
Like the name suggests, all items are rainproof.
—Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 20 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainproof
Adjective
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In another bathroom, the firm designed a bulbous vanity covered in parchment leather with a waterproof high-gloss finish.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of your choice, your best bet is to stash your filter in a waterproof or plastic bag and keep it close to your body—in a down jacket pocket, or wrapped in your sleeping bag—and sleep with it at night.—
Kaelyn Lynch,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Shots and goals from fast breaks in the Premier League since 2018-19 Brentford set up to hit Sunderland on counter-attacks, knowing how Le Bris’ side can defend for long periods and are watertight, conceding just three in their past five before coming to south-west London.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flooding concerns were also addressed, with the company explaining that its tunnels are designed to be watertight.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This stainless steel version from Bakpoco is leakproof, with a transparent, food-grade silicone lid that is BPA-, lead-, and plastic-free, and easy to clean, too.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the stainless steel interior, the tumbler features a side handle for easy carrying and a leakproof lid with both a sip opening and a straw opening (with a reusable straw) to chug on the go.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Rainproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainproof. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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