as in lightweight
having little weight
the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor
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Recent Examples of featherlight
Silica plus skin-care ingredients like squalane and sodium hyaluronate mean the featherlight powder melts into the skin without accentuating pores and fine lines.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Not all formulas are the same: some come as featherlight sprays, while others are richer creams that need to be combed through the ends.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
What makes this formula a true standout is its featherlight texture that doesn’t even feel like oil in the first place.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Across the board, shoppers appreciate its featherlight softness, intricate pattern, and breezy machine washability.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
The buttery-soft sheepskin leather bag is featherlight and can be worn three different ways: by a shorter top handle, over the shoulder, and as a crossbody.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
The new Yancy delivers a fresh evolution of the Sneakerina by blending featherlight ballerina grace and the nostalgia of 1970s sneakers.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Not all formulas are the same: some come as featherlight sprays, while others are richer creams that need to be combed through the ends.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
What makes this formula a true standout is its featherlight texture that doesn’t even feel like oil in the first place.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Across the board, shoppers appreciate its featherlight softness, intricate pattern, and breezy machine washability.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
The buttery-soft sheepskin leather bag is featherlight and can be worn three different ways: by a shorter top handle, over the shoulder, and as a crossbody.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
The new Yancy delivers a fresh evolution of the Sneakerina by blending featherlight ballerina grace and the nostalgia of 1970s sneakers.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherlight
lightweight
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By sidestepping the fragile transfer process and enabling direct fabrication on liquid, Xu’s method could transform how scientists design lightweight, adaptable technologies across multiple fields.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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From lightweight fall jackets to cozy two-piece sets that are ready for your next airport adventure—each item is super versatile and perfect for any trip.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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