as in light
having little weight
it's going to be hot, so wear mostly lightweight clothing
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as in cipher
a person of no importance or influence
among astronomers she's considered a lightweight
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Recent Examples of lightweight
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
One highlight was a lightweight double-breasted silk and linen blazer in a pale tone that would work for steamy summer days as well as warm evenings.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Now’s the time to stock up on everything from Apple AirTags to the perfect lightweight carry-on, all in one place.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
The lightweight material is made from a denim and cotton blend, giving the jeans a softer feel that still has a lot of structure and won’t stretch out throughout the day.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
One highlight was a lightweight double-breasted silk and linen blazer in a pale tone that would work for steamy summer days as well as warm evenings.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Poirier also beat Holloway (this time by unanimous decision) at lightweight in 2019.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Now’s the time to stock up on everything from Apple AirTags to the perfect lightweight carry-on, all in one place.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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Apply the lubricant with a light hand, adding more as necessary but careful not to drown your poor hinges.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Instead of creating a picture by mapping where light lands on each sensor (or pixel), the heliostat method skips imaging entirely.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here, oak doors have brass push plates adorned with the royal cipher of Edward VII, and the 13 decorative fireplaces were salvaged from other London landmarks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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An Igbo native, his reach has extended far beyond ethnic ciphers.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Tell me a little bit about the technical side of filming a dwarf and an elf together.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2022
Adjective
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Spray it on damp strands before combing, or apply it in the shower and rinse for weightless moisture on finer textures.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
7 July 2025
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More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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These species play a crucial role in maintaining balance within the fragile ecosystem.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Jota’s death has brought certain things into sharp context, about how fragile life — and within that, something like a football career — can be.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mosquitoes and other insects swarm around, temperatures fluctuate from sweltering Florida heat to bone-shaking cold from industrial air conditioners, and access to medical attention is limited, according to Bichara.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Introduce predatory insects like parasitic wasps that prey on caterpillars and welcome birds in the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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