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Recent Examples of rainwear
In a rivalry worthy of Manchester United vs. Liverpool, two British heritage brands, Mackintosh and Burberry, have been battling it out in the rainwear space for more than a century.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
In the last fiscal year, outerwear grew by a high single-digit percentage, led by Heritage rainwear, while scarves grew by a double-digit percentage.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Related Story Lee In addition to rainwear and footwear, Lee is designing jeans for on-the-go this fall.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Launched in 1991 by making waterproof rainwear for golfers, Zero Restriction has been called upon to provide outerwear for the U.S. team in the past, including the 2015 Presidents Cup in South Korea and the 2022 edition in North Carolina.
—Michael Loré, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
In the last fiscal year, outerwear grew by a high single-digit percentage, led by Heritage rainwear, while scarves grew by a double-digit percentage.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Related Story Lee In addition to rainwear and footwear, Lee is designing jeans for on-the-go this fall.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Launched in 1991 by making waterproof rainwear for golfers, Zero Restriction has been called upon to provide outerwear for the U.S. team in the past, including the 2015 Presidents Cup in South Korea and the 2022 edition in North Carolina.
—Michael Loré, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainwear
Noun
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Storrie then answers the door amid a sudden rainstorm to reveal a shadowy figure approaching in a raincoat.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sporting a bright yellow raincoat and rainboots, Garcia pretends to be a journalist reporting on the storm in West Kendall as a palm tree leaf slaps her across the face.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For now, residents are advised to plan for changing conditions throughout Easter Sunday, and to keep rain gear close by as a wetter pattern settles in for the week ahead.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Start getting your rain gear ready – looks like some April showers are on their way.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The super-absorbent top layer is designed to tackle spills while the waterproof back keeps your little one’s clothing dry.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other than making the tablet waterproof and adding Face ID, there's not much left to improve.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Rainwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainwear. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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