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Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherweights
Noun
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Monte Vista boasts a pair of solid lightweights in Alexa Malinis (100) and Katara Ortiz (105).—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Hughes is one of the world's top lightweights in MMA, the sport where McGregor built his following and name.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Winter Games will also welcome various VIPs—both athletes, such as current figure skating world champion Ilia Malinin, and Hollywood heavyweights, including Tom Cruise, who is expected to attend the opening ceremony to promote the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ceremonial looks channel national heritage through the lens of major designers and iconic brands—Ralph Lauren, Emporio Armani, and Moncler—while performance gear from heavyweights like Adidas and Lululemon has been engineered for the challenges of ice, altitude, and speed.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Featherweights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherweights. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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