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as in watertight
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as in bulletproof
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Recent Examples of airtight
Their defense is hardly airtight, but the schedule — the full schedule, not just the conference lineup — is largely devoid of teams capable of slowing the Cowboys’ attack.
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
The band was absolutely airtight, with drummer Daru Jones, bassist Dominic John Davis and keyboardist Quincy McCrary matching White’s on-stage improvisation to a tee.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Jan. 2023
Transfer to an airtight container and set aside immediately.
—Nereya Otieno, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
Each comes with an airtight lid and features a secure grip for easy pouring, whisking, or mixing.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
The band was absolutely airtight, with drummer Daru Jones, bassist Dominic John Davis and keyboardist Quincy McCrary matching White’s on-stage improvisation to a tee.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Jan. 2023
Transfer to an airtight container and set aside immediately.
—Nereya Otieno, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
Each comes with an airtight lid and features a secure grip for easy pouring, whisking, or mixing.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airtight
Adjective
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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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Des Cars wrote that parts of the museum are no longer watertight, posing a risk to the art’s safety.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Both efforts represent scientific achievements, but bulletproof evidence of a topological quantum bit is elusive.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Mar. 2025
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Chandler went into the bout in New York last November with seemingly bulletproof confidence after a strong fight camp but was beaten by an excellent Oliveira display as the former undisputed UFC lightweight champion claimed a unanimous decision victory at Madison Square Garden.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Once a place where friends and family entered through perpetually open doors, the space becomes hermetic and airless when curtains are drawn to hide the men who have come to disrupt this idyllic refuge.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Gradually, Twigs shows her hermetic side: the monkishness of the night-life circuit girl.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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Photos and videos: Family photos, vacation videos, special events like weddings or graduations and other personal memories that cannot be recreated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Aside from all the market fun, there are other draws, like free yoga classes at sunrise, live music, food demonstrations, and other special events.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Beyond the dual powertrains, the LMX is loaded with high-grade MTB kit, including oversized Formula Cura hydraulic twin-piston disc brakes with 203mm rotors, a long-travel (170mm) adjustable RockShox ZEB fork, and a Rockshox Vivid R2C rear suspension with 180mm of travel.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year with his stellar, 15-7 season in 2024 with 177 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings, is also sidelined for what will likely be at least the first month of the season with an injury diagnosed as a high-grade right lat strain.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That hypothetical journey would have faced formidable obstacles including mountains, rivers and dense forests, and may have taken about eight months.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The left-back is a constant threat, capable of turning defence into attack through lightning pace and exceptional dribbling.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Airtight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airtight. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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