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
What makes this formula a true standout is its featherlight texture that doesn’t even feel like oil in the first place.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Bamboo extract and airy fibers deliver lift and length without weighing lashes down, while the flexible brush hugs each lash from root to tip for a soft, defined, and featherlight finish.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 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 Fast Boil Series comprises some of Jetboil's lightest, most packable stoves and coffeemaker products, and the entire series, minus the featherlight Stash that launched just a few years ago, benefits from this month's update.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 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
Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Bamboo extract and airy fibers deliver lift and length without weighing lashes down, while the flexible brush hugs each lash from root to tip for a soft, defined, and featherlight finish.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 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 Fast Boil Series comprises some of Jetboil's lightest, most packable stoves and coffeemaker products, and the entire series, minus the featherlight Stash that launched just a few years ago, benefits from this month's update.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 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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The lightweight, breathable fabric kept us cool even in hot, humid weather, and the stretchy material moved with us all day long.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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If this is your hair type, prioritize lightweight detangling products and sprays—Cavalcante likes Amika and Oribe’s formulas—and work through knots extra gently.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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