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
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Try a lightweight formula like one of these every week.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Add these watch bands made from a lightweight, waterproof silicone that's perfect for workouts, swimming or everyday wear.
—Nora Colomer
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Adjective
The brand offers individual cluster lashes in a wide range of styles and lengths, which are unbelievably natural and lightweight.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
Try a lightweight formula like one of these every week.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
In addition to its stylish design, the lightweight, wrinkle-resistant bottoms offer UPF 50+ sun protection and are water-resistant.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Add these watch bands made from a lightweight, waterproof silicone that's perfect for workouts, swimming or everyday wear.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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One way to combat these feelings is by using light therapy, with the help of a light box, starting in the fall.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The idea was to match the light frequency to the vibrations of the perovskite material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She, the cinema; he, the audience — these ciphers would be compelling in short-form, but in carrying a feature they’re only buoyed by the natural chemistry of their performers.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Most organizations have little to no understanding of what cryptographic ciphers, keys and protocols are in use across their networks, applications and devices.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Out-of-state travel that year, though, saw a small decrease compared to 2023.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State University, which enrolls the most international students in Ohio, reported a 37% drop in first-year international students and a slightly smaller number of total international students this year.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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These two dwarf galaxies orbit the Milky Way at distances of 163,000 and 200,000 light-years, respectively, moving through our galaxy's outer halo of hot gas not too dissimilar, but on a much smaller scale, from the Virgo Cluster's halo of hot gas.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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While some amaranth varieties, like the colorful ‘Burgundy Amaranth,’ are too tall for most planters, dwarf amaranths like ‘Globe Amaranth’ or ‘Pygmy’s Torch’ are the perfect size for pots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly three decades later, a reformulation has reignited our obsession with this does-it-all stick—now more weightless, more blendable, and more pigmented than ever before.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Whipping caffeine, creatine, peptides, and an Ayurvedic Haritaki fruit into a weightless serum, Champo’s Pitta Growth is a great growth solution for fine hair types.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Unlike traditional approaches, HydroSpread lets ultrathin polymer films form directly on water, eliminating the fragile and error-prone step of transferring films from rigid surfaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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But for curly and coily spa-goers, the dry saunas can wreak havoc on your fragile strands, leaving them brittle and prone to damage.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Patch any holes to keep insects and spiders off the porch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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But their insect-like movements hint at a future where fleets of miniature robots could glide across water, performing tasks once too dangerous or delicate for humans.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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