Examples of featherlight in a Sentence
the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor
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Bier has racked up awards at the annual Indiana Brewers' Cup on the strength of its German wheat beers, such as the Weizengoot, a crisp brew that's as pleasant to drink as any craft beer thanks to its featherlight body and gently spiced flavor.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Unlike thick cleansing balms, this oil treats skin with a silky featherlight touch.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Silica plus skin-care ingredients like squalane and sodium hyaluronate mean the featherlight powder melts into the skin without accentuating pores and fine lines.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 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
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Unlike thick cleansing balms, this oil treats skin with a silky featherlight touch.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Silica plus skin-care ingredients like squalane and sodium hyaluronate mean the featherlight powder melts into the skin without accentuating pores and fine lines.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 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
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featherlight. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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