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
Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 June 2025
This comforter is lightweight and cooling but possesses the ability to keep sleepers warm.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
For right now, a Studio Nicholson trench coat that fit even better IRL, and a lightweight knit from Aurelee acted as perfect foil for weather that’s still in limbo.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
But for those who crave something more lightweight, the brand has responded with a 2.0 version, Melt, just in time for summer.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 June 2025
This comforter is lightweight and cooling but possesses the ability to keep sleepers warm.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Noun
And if your mom is also a lightweight who can't finish a 6-ounce pour in one go, the 6-ounce size is also compatible with the small MagSlider lid ($10).
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
For right now, a Studio Nicholson trench coat that fit even better IRL, and a lightweight knit from Aurelee acted as perfect foil for weather that’s still in limbo.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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To close out the show, Lopez donned a light brown dress with metallic gold closures at the neck and waist as well as a plunging, ab-bearing neckline.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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But Peacock’s Twisted Metal is genuinely fun, and a much lighter look at a post-apocalyptic landscape than The Last of Us, though there’s still plenty of thrilling action sequences.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Elsewhere, Jonathan and Ana made a smart strategic decision after figuring out how to use a cipher to decode a message into English.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the hands of a lesser actor and director, Laura might have been a frustrating cipher.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 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
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Perfect for those no-makeup makeup days, this weightless, breathable formula evens tone, softens imperfections, and leaves skin looking fresh, dewy, and beautiful.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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This fluid sunscreen blends seamlessly into the skin and feels completely weightless.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
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And maybe that’s a metaphor for the way a lot of middle-class nobodies feel.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By the time Trump met Kim for a second summit in Hanoi, Trump’s attention had drifted from North Korea, and both men’s greed for a quick deal derailed their fragile progress.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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That’s where trust can become fragile if leaders start to chase proxies instead of performance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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There are solid green and variegated cultivars that are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and seldom bothered by insect pests.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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These tail feathers trail elegantly behind as the bird weaves through the forest in pursuit of flying insects.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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