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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Each has a lightweight, non-metallic safety toe that meets U.S. impact safety standards.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2025
Specs Field of view 6.5° (341 feet at 1,000 yards)
Close focus
10 feet
Weight
12.4 oz (351 g)
Eye relief
16mm
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These lightweight (10.9 ounces) pocket bins from Zeiss deliver a very good, sharp image.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
Shoppers praise its lightweight, durable, and kink-free design, with even several senior customers giving it their seal of approval.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Each has a lightweight, non-metallic safety toe that meets U.S. impact safety standards.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
Research published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters showed that the passage of Scholz’s star was unlikely to trigger such an event; the star is too much of a lightweight and was moving too quickly to significantly jostle the Oort Cloud and rain death upon our world.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2025
Specs Field of view 6.5° (341 feet at 1,000 yards)
Close focus
10 feet
Weight
12.4 oz (351 g)
Eye relief
16mm
More Great Compact Binoculars
Photograph: Zeiss
Zeiss
Terra ED 8 x 25 Binoculars
$400
Amazon
These lightweight (10.9 ounces) pocket bins from Zeiss deliver a very good, sharp image.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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Their light and fresh tones evoke thoughts of sunny days and relaxed, vacation-ready style.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
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In early spring, a flyer began appearing on light poles in small towns all over Michigan's Thumb.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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We are used to viewing video-game protagonists as tireless ciphers.—
Simon Parkin,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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Second, between February and October 1942, the Germans changed the anatomy of their Enigma cipher machine, meaning the Allies were unable to decode the messages sent to and from U-boats.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 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
Adjective
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Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take crème & powder blush: on sale for $30.40 (20% off) Original price: $38 This beauty favorite, Crème & Powder Blush Duo, combines a weightless powder with a hydrating, dewy cream.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Something about being weightless and floating in a pool, making up random games with my friends, always brought me joy.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 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
Adjective
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They’ve been counted on to fix what breaks, carry what slips, hold what’s fragile.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Unlike other thin, fragile flats that offer little wear before falling apart, these are reinforced with Vionic’s trademark cushioning, a removable insert, and premium upper materials.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Turkeys foraging in agricultural areas in the fall and spring eat mostly waste grains, wild plants, insects, and young grasses.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Your images also need protection from insects and rodents.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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