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
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, this led to the creation of a lightweight, solid material that solves a major recycling headache of mattresses.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
This monochromatic two-piece that’s in my cart is soft, airy, and lightweight, which is ideal for long travel days.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, this led to the creation of a lightweight, solid material that solves a major recycling headache of mattresses.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
It's built using Gr5 titanium, a lightweight yet high-strength and corrosion-resistant metal – the perfect combination for a toolkit worn on your hand.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
This monochromatic two-piece that’s in my cart is soft, airy, and lightweight, which is ideal for long travel days.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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Right now, best-selling handbags and wallets are marked down by as much as 82 percent, with plenty of spring-ready pastels and light neutrals to choose from.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Compared with other kava teas, these tea bags produce a beverage that is light and pleasant-tasting, with additional ingredients like cinnamon and carob to add flavor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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The Blind Owl is extremely dense, brimming with metaphors and ciphers and symbols.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the geographical distance is small compared to the geopolitical canyon the Games hope to bridge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 8a-10b, a dwarf olive grows no more than 15 feet tall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Look for dwarf pea varieties that don’t necessarily seek extra support and may perform better in containers.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The design of Jane and Bob's house was of that era, intended to feel weightless, floating above and looking over.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Unlike some boots that feel clunky and heavy on your feet, these feel virtually weightless Despite its lightweight design, the shoes feature durable EVA outsoles that have a slightly rugged, zig-zag pattern for ample traction in slippery weather conditions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 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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Where else could award winning writers pop off about nothing at all, and nobodies could rattle the ivory towers?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Biocomputing remains highly experimental, fragile, and difficult to scale.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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By now, the insects are well established throughout most of the state’s coast and most of its largest urban centers.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Antiparasitic Oregano oil is also an antiparasitic insect repellent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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