lightweight 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of lightweightnext
as in light
having little weight it's going to be hot, so wear mostly lightweight clothing

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lightweight

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noun

ˈlīt-ˌwāt How to pronounce lightweight (audio)
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
Adjective
It’s made with stretchy lightweight fabric that’s easy to layer for in-between weather days. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Omoone Oversized Denim Jacket This biker-style denim jacket is a packing must for its lightweight design and ease of layering. — Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
Instead, opt for something lightweight that won’t dig into you, like these G Gradual ankle pants. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Anti-scratch and anti-reflective coating, UV400 protection and lightweight frames for everyday comfort. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lightweight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
  1. light
  2. cipher
  3. small
  4. dwarf
  5. weightless
  6. nobody
  7. fragile
  8. insect
Adjective
  • Choose from dark or light gray, or grab it in other fall-ready colors including varsity red, coffee brown, and custard yellow.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Previously, there was no way to switch the unit off without unplugging the light arm entirely.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • But in my view, our relationships to animals, whose lives are untouched by the existential woes and artifices of personhood, are the richest and most evident ciphers for our own often inscrutable psyches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of cipher
Adjective
  • Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of small
Noun
  • When a larger galaxy pulls apart a smaller dwarf galaxy, the dwarf’s stars can stretch into a stream — a cosmic breadcrumb trail of that encounter.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Some small plants that do well in shallow water are dwarf water lilies, water forget-me-nots, water mint, and dwarf sedge varieties.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dwarf
Adjective
  • Whereas for makeup wear, pro makeup artist Naoko Scintu, who counts Kate Hudson, Florence Pugh, and Maude Apatow as clients, says a mist can add a first layer of hydration or a weightless dewiness to your look.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Accurately named, the Red Carpet Skin Luminous Foundation feels like a weightless skin tint but works like foundation to provide medium-to-full coverage with a natural finish that softly blurs.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of weightless
Noun
  • In the trailer, the civilians are selling themselves as a new breed of nobodies.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.
    — Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Definition of nobody
Adjective
  • Fiber-optic cables—the same technology that carries much of today’s internet traffic—can transmit fragile quantum information over long distances.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The country is mired in a war with Iran with no graceful exit opportunities; a new round of tariffs threatens to further disrupt fragile global trade relations; and the domestic economy faces inflation combined with paltry growth.
    — Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragile
Noun
  • Over the past decade, its forest carbon sink weakened by about 27 percent as harvesting, ageing stands, drought, heat, wildfire and insect outbreaks reduced forest resilience.
    — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Move the camera in close enough to fill the frame with an insect's eye, and the lens barrel starts physically blocking ambient light from reaching the scene.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of insect

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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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