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
The mesh upper and featherlight outsole make these sneakers super breathable, which helps with clocking thousands of steps in warmer weather.
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 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
Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 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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Made from a lightweight, drapey fabric that screams bohemian charm, this dress is designed for everything from a bathing suit cover-up to post-beach loungewear or humid nights out.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Seamless design and comfort-touch adjustable straps that are breathable, lightweight and made for everyday wear.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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