as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
teenagers, with all of their usual light-headedness, are not the best audience for this serious play
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Recent Examples of light-headedness
As a result, athletes who become dehydrated could suffer light-headedness, dizziness, fatigue and muscle cramps.
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Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Fatigue or Headaches Some people have reported fatigue, headaches, and light-headedness after taking these unregulated peptide injections, Tam said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025
His lawyers told the court that Lai had been experiencing palpitations and episodes of light-headedness, prompting judges to adjourn the hearing to get his prescribed medications and a heart monitor.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Fatigue or Headaches Some people have reported fatigue, headaches, and light-headedness after taking these unregulated peptide injections, Tam said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025
His lawyers told the court that Lai had been experiencing palpitations and episodes of light-headedness, prompting judges to adjourn the hearing to get his prescribed medications and a heart monitor.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-headedness
Noun
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Are laughter and lightness merely opiates, or tools of the revolution, or both, or neither?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even before the Elite Eight tipped off, Auriemma said the Huskies were operating with a lightness he’s rarely ever seen in 41 seasons at the helm of the program.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shout of glee at the news that Christopher Kane is the new creative director at Mulberry was practically audible across London this morning.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sounds like a Sean Payton guy, particularly considering his glee in talking pass-protection.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Audiences can take in two shows, with lots of silliness and some heart.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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Various clips are making the rounds on social media where Chiefs fans are enjoying seeing Jones’ latest silliness.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Despite the levity surrounding the video, the creator’s follow-up clarified the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing that the fire resulted in a total loss of the home.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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But on Saturday, the Bruins’ levity still shined through.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Light-headedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-headedness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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