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Recent Examples of rainproof
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.
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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
Like the name suggests, all items are rainproof.
—Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 20 Aug. 2021
This Under Armour best-seller is rainproof and has HeatGear shoulder straps for extra comfort.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
The rainfly is made of rainproof, UV-resistant polyester oxford fabric whose hallmark is good looks and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 28 June 2022
Centre Court is now rainproof with its retractable, accordion-style roof that was put to good use for Djokovic’s and Kwon’s duel.
—New York Times, 27 June 2022
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
Like the name suggests, all items are rainproof.
—Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 20 Aug. 2021
This Under Armour best-seller is rainproof and has HeatGear shoulder straps for extra comfort.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
The rainfly is made of rainproof, UV-resistant polyester oxford fabric whose hallmark is good looks and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 28 June 2022
Centre Court is now rainproof with its retractable, accordion-style roof that was put to good use for Djokovic’s and Kwon’s duel.
—New York Times, 27 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainproof
Adjective
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This is a rugged and waterproof speaker designed to go almost anywhere and has a multi-function volume knob for controlling volume levels as well as the play/pause functions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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And finally, the JBL Go 3 speaker is down to $30, packing loud, clear audio into a travel-ready frame that’s both waterproof and tough.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The shells, which are watertight and surprisingly sturdy, usually can be completed for a project in 24 hours.—
Sam Lubell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Subjected to an almost watertight international arms embargo, Iran was forced to rely mostly on self-sufficiency, religious zeal, and patriotism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Rainproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainproof. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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