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
Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The lightweight gel-cream uses the brand’s Pro Frozen Capsules, which burst on contact to deliver an instant cooling sensation while helping lock in moisture and reduce heat stress.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
People planning to attend outdoor activities should keep hydrated, use skin protection and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
Then Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The lightweight gel-cream uses the brand’s Pro Frozen Capsules, which burst on contact to deliver an instant cooling sensation while helping lock in moisture and reduce heat stress.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Noun
The simplest option is to drape some lightweight netting over your fruit trees or shrubs.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
People planning to attend outdoor activities should keep hydrated, use skin protection and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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There’s also hummus, olives, and nuts on hand for lighter snacking, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Consider that internal Republican opposition doomed last year’s effort to preempt state laws, a debate that feels like light years away from the more bipartisan conversation that’s already happening.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Consider a dashboard that shows applications, including keys and libraries; network traffic protocols and ciphers; hardware, such as HSMs and TPMs; and third-party dependencies, including cryptographic or software bills of materials.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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For instance, Eilish is an animal lover with a pet dwarf hamster named Tomato Bisque Soup.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Writer Steve Phillips’ investments in the race dwarfs spending by any other single donor.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Hot Fluff is a weightless modern matte lipstick that has been formulated to be easily blendable, and to feel just like skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The base of the table is sculpted into the shape of a giant ball and the tabletop appears to be resting weightless above it.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Unlike some of his more strapping forebears (think Liam Neeson, Kevin Costner, or Aaron Eckhart), Odenkirk specializes in nobodies and normals: people one would not expect to be killing machines.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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After all, why listen to a podcast with two nobodies co-hosting when a listener can get an hour from a familiar celebrity.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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In fact, oil and gasoline futures both rebounded on Thursday as new fighting in the Middle East underscores the fragile nature of the ceasefire.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Generating a test, refactoring a fragile selector or maintaining a test suite are the kinds of tasks where AI coding shines.—
Ethan Pronev,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Check the undersides of leaves for insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The jelly dishes are removable, and the feeder includes an ant moat as well as bee guards to keep insects away.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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