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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The vacuum is lightweight and easy to maneuver.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Single-density foam works well for standard impacts and keeps the helmet lightweight and affordable.
—Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Prior to the 2024 season MLB switched to a new uniform template designed by Nike that was touted as being more lightweight and breathable than previous iterations.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The vacuum is lightweight and easy to maneuver.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
From lightweight throws tossed over the arm of a couch to weighted blankets designed with relaxation in mind, each type of blanket serves a distinct purpose.
—Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Single-density foam works well for standard impacts and keeps the helmet lightweight and affordable.
—Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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Slow fixes today make future choices feel lighter.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The switch to daylight saving time (DST) is even tougher on the body than the change to standard time in the fall because darker mornings and lighter evenings go against our natural circadian rhythm.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2026
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The still-unidentified Zodiac Killer, who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s, frequently sent threats, demands and ciphers to multiple local papers — namely the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Marilyn is not presented as a cipher to be solved or quarry to be caged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the proposal would only actually impact a small few — billionaires.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Low-growing dwarf varieties like ‘Goldflame’ feature yellow to orange foliage that complements crepe myrtle’s dark green leaves, while ‘Magic Carpet’ can be planted to form a lush border of hot pink blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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For smaller yards, consider dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties, such as the disease-resistant Baldwin apple.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Otherwise, a feeling is just weightless.—
Nick Hilden,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2026
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His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seattle’s John Schneider and New England’s Eliot Wolf rose up from young nobodies to graduate from Green Bay Packers University, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many of Newsom’s critics who breathlessly report on his evil plans (that the left-wing mainstream media supposedly cover up) are just nobodies who feign authority and are obviously fronting for right-wing organizations.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
16 Dec. 2025
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Treading a fine line in Venezuela’s power struggle The amnesty push comes against the backdrop of Venezuela’s fragile post-Maduro landscape, with the acting government under Rodríguez navigating US pressure, economic challenges and calls for stability.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last year, thanks to a Prebys Healing Through the Arts grant, Resounding Joy brought music to 50 participants in Mama’s Kitchen’s senior nutrition program, which delivers free meals to homebound medically fragile seniors in need.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Soiled, Moldy, or Infested Items Clothing or furniture that smells of mildew, has visible stains, or has been stored in a rodent- or insect-infested environment should be discarded, never donated.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Lost Curio Marketplace will be filled with taxidermy, insects, macabre art, jewelry, home decor and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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