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
Featuring an adjustable drawstring waist for a no-dig feel and crafted from breathable Tencel fabric that feels featherlight on the skin, these Bishop + Young Ford Track Pants are worth the $90 sale price.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Enter Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36, a featherlight chemical sunscreen that goes beyond basic sun care.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
The show started with dreamy, sheer featherlight weights.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Air Flex frames are engineered to feel featherlight without looking fragile.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The sport is also distinguished by its featherlight equipment, with boots weighing about a pound and skis clocking in at less than two.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Her angelic, featherlight, now instantly recognizable vocals supply their own kind of soothing high.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Aldo Loffy Loafer Sneakers, $56 with code The most shocking detail about Aldo’s loafer sneakers are their featherlight feel.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
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.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Enter Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36, a featherlight chemical sunscreen that goes beyond basic sun care.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
The show started with dreamy, sheer featherlight weights.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Air Flex frames are engineered to feel featherlight without looking fragile.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The sport is also distinguished by its featherlight equipment, with boots weighing about a pound and skis clocking in at less than two.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Her angelic, featherlight, now instantly recognizable vocals supply their own kind of soothing high.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Aldo Loffy Loafer Sneakers, $56 with code The most shocking detail about Aldo’s loafer sneakers are their featherlight feel.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
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.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherlight
lightweight
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The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Angled brooms are lightweight with angled heads to reach tight spots, while hand brooms are tiny brooms with shorter handles.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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