flyweight

noun

Definition of flyweightnext
as in middleweight

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Recent Examples of flyweight During his initial run with the promotion, Horiguchi was 7-1 with his only loss being an April 2015 submission setback to then-flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson at UFC 186. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 That’s not to forget the only women’s fight of the evening as flyweights Maycee Barber and Karine Silva face off, with the former hoping to extend a six-win streak after more than 18 months out following serious health problems. — Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flyweight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flyweight
  1. middleweight
  2. bantamweight
  3. featherweight
  4. heavyweight
  5. welterweight
  6. lightweight
Noun
  • Lopez, a former sparring partner, seeks to become a three-division champion, moving up to 147 lbs following a loss at junior middleweight, and is adopting a less braggadocious pre-fight stance.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Even though the press material calls it a middleweight, my motorcycle brain refuses to do the same.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 May 2026
Definition of middleweight
Noun
  • This high-stakes matchup is crucial for both fighters, the network, and promoters, with a full undercard including an interim WBA super bantamweight title bout.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Japan’s Junto Nakatani recently lost for the first time to Inoue in an entertaining fight after moving up from bantamweight but as a three-weight world champion is still very highly regarded.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of bantamweight
Noun
  • The main event features a compelling featherweight clash between Yair Rodriguez and Jean Silva.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Just a year after the company's first foray into motocross bikes, Ducati has unveiled the Desmo250 MX, a fire-breathing featherweight built to dominate tracks with possibly the highest revving engine in its class.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
Definition of featherweight
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  • The art is from the private collection of Paolo and Antonella De Santis, Valentina's parents, and is mostly from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, with pieces by heavyweights like Anselm Kiefer.
    — Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Once in the postseason, there will be no cakewalking for Columbine in a 4A field headlined by Western Slope heavyweight Montrose as well as Ponderosa, Monarch, Broomfield and Mesa Ridge.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavyweight
Noun
  • Rolly Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on August 22, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An independent review of the scoring in Manny Pacquiao’s contentious WBO welterweight world title loss to Jeff Horn confirms the outcome in favor of the Australian.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of welterweight
Noun
  • These lightweight yet still creamy liquid formulas brighten instead of masking, making dark circles and discoloration appear softer without looking obviously covered.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, opt for something lightweight that won’t dig into you, like these G Gradual ankle pants.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lightweight

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“Flyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flyweight. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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