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
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This is an excellent option for people with acne-prone skin for its lightweight feel, nonacnegenic formula, and inclusion of vitamin E and glycerin to fend off dryness.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 May 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
These lightweight, unisex glasses come in four different shades and provide polarization as well as 100 percent UVA and UVB protection.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Also on the card is a battle for the interim IBF lightweight title.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This is an excellent option for people with acne-prone skin for its lightweight feel, nonacnegenic formula, and inclusion of vitamin E and glycerin to fend off dryness.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 May 2025
Noun
After knocking out Charles Jourdain in late June, the 27-year-old moved up to lightweight to face hard-hitting Drew Dober on the main card of UFC Denver.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
These lightweight, unisex glasses come in four different shades and provide polarization as well as 100 percent UVA and UVB protection.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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On the other hand, green tea tends to taste lighter, with a grassier flavor.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Smaller rooms tend to work better in the darker hues, while larger airy rooms work better in lighter colors.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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If Belinda’s lightning-fast transformation is a cipher for Mike White’s thoughts on the corrosive power of money, then perhaps Laurie’s emotional speech comes closest to explaining how a good life could be oriented.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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We’re used to seeing movie presidents who are stalwart ciphers, but Harrison Ford plays Ross like Ronald Reagan with anger-management issues.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Court of International Trade previously rejected the small businesses' request to temporarily pause the tariffs while their lawsuit went forward, but then quickly scheduled Tuesday’s court hearing to decide whether to rule against the tariffs or impose a longer-term pause.—
Dietrich Knauth,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Instead, Atkinson took up golf for the first time and renewed his connection to scientific research, not the least of which was how a small white ball repeatedly avoids a hole in the ground.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 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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Both are made of the brand’s Swift fabric, which is meant to feel completely weightless.—
Renee Cherry,
SELF,
8 May 2025
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Wear Both lipsticks have a weightless matte finish and don’t feel drying.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 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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Even in the best of times, long-term observations can be very fragile.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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Fiber optic cable, in my opinion, is more fragile than traditional solid-copper coaxial cable.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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This will ensure a consistent nectar or pollen source for visiting insects.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Something about the hiding place caught the attention of nearby scientists searching for insects.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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