as in light
having little weight
it's going to be hot, so wear mostly lightweight clothing
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as in cipher
a person of no importance or influence
among astronomers she's considered a lightweight
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Recent Examples of lightweight
Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
They’re made from a lightweight material that one Amazon shopper said has held up through dirt biking and hikes in the woods.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy oil blend is formulated to soften and hydrate both hair and skin.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Shop our 12 favorite finds, including a luxe robe, linen duvet, and lightweight quilt — all starting at $12.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
They’re made from a lightweight material that one Amazon shopper said has held up through dirt biking and hikes in the woods.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
These lightweight, unisex glasses come in four different shades and provide polarization as well as 100 percent UVA and UVB protection.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
This lightweight, non-greasy oil blend is formulated to soften and hydrate both hair and skin.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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The deep hot pink petals (that attract bees and people) fade to a lighter pink, almost white color at the edges.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Kerry Washington revealed light plot details for her upcoming Desperate Housewives series.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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If Belinda’s lightning-fast transformation is a cipher for Mike White’s thoughts on the corrosive power of money, then perhaps Laurie’s emotional speech comes closest to explaining how a good life could be oriented.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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We’re used to seeing movie presidents who are stalwart ciphers, but Harrison Ford plays Ross like Ronald Reagan with anger-management issues.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Consider connecting with a public library, small book store or educational sectors willing to donate titles that support healing and wellness to add to the community library.—
Sahmie S. Wytewa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
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Wear Both lipsticks have a weightless matte finish and don’t feel drying.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2025
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The nausea can set in almost immediately after reaching orbit, where astronauts remain weightless, and can take days to dissipate, a troubling proposition for short-term spaceflights such as Fram2.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those free passes were a frequent abuse of the law in the past, and low-profile corporate nobodies got away with them for years.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In public comments to the federal agency, city leaders stressed how the Big Easy's already fragile, aging drinking water infrastructure would have trouble withstanding the impacts if the 2024 sill were to breach.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Automation reduces labor dependency, stabilizes production costs, and ends our reliance on fragile, offshore supply chains.—
Cam Myers,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Apr. 2025
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The first reports of periodical cicadas emerging from their long wait underground came over the weekend from Fayette County, Tennessee and Buncombe County, North Carolina, according to the citizen science site Cicada Safari, which allows Americans to track the insect's path across the nation.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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For just a few weeks from late May to early June, these tiny insects flash in unison, creating waves of light that ripple across the forest floor.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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