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
Made of 100 percent European flax linen, both the tank and shorts are breathable and featherlight, making even the hottest days comfortable.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Its linen materials also make this cardigan slightly see-through, adding a textural standout while remaining featherlight.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Plus, honeyed florals and featherlight gourmands.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 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
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Its linen materials also make this cardigan slightly see-through, adding a textural standout while remaining featherlight.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Plus, honeyed florals and featherlight gourmands.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherlight
lightweight
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On cooler nights, it can be used as a layering piece, and on warmer days, it can be paired with the brand’s matching pants, creating a breezy, lightweight set.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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To manage thermal loads and propulsion, the craft will employ lightweight composite-titanium radiators and an advanced 48-kW electric propulsion system, which also doubles as the primary spacecraft bus for communications and power distribution.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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