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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
The rainfly is made of rainproof, UV-resistant polyester oxford fabric whose hallmark is good looks and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 28 June 2022
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
The rainfly is made of rainproof, UV-resistant polyester oxford fabric whose hallmark is good looks and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 28 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainproof
Adjective
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The design also incorporates durability, from waterproof construction and ultraviolet light protection to insulated roof panels with a decorative ceiling for polish.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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That other pair of black boots is the waterproof pair.—
Alyssa Brandt,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The deal is not yet watertight and needs to be implemented by individual members.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Shoppers who’ve awarded the containers a perfect rating appreciate that the fridge staples are leakproof and microwave- and dishwasher-safe.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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In addition to general food storage, they can be used as leakproof lunch or snack containers that can go in the fridge, freezer, microwave, and even oven.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Rainproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainproof. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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