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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
These youth cleats have soft, lightweight uppers and a lace closure.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Stay on top of your health and fitness with this lightweight, wristband-style tracker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
To guide folding, the team added lightweight fiberglass panels between hinges.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
These youth cleats have soft, lightweight uppers and a lace closure.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
This lightweight, cushy trainer has sticky rubber under the forefoot for quick toe-offs.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Stay on top of your health and fitness with this lightweight, wristband-style tracker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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Later in the day, wine, beer, cocktails, and light bites are available at the pool, lobby area, and the sun porch off of the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the early evening, people walk along the edges of the course or stop with a drink and watch the light shift across the greens.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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The still-unidentified Zodiac Killer, who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s, frequently sent threats, demands and ciphers to multiple local papers — namely the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Linda Langelo, horticulture specialist at Colorado State University Extension, recommends the Perry Baby Red or Pygmaea Helvola dwarf varieties in particular.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers’ $850-million annual revenue dwarfs competitors like the Diamondbacks at $324 million, exemplifying the financial gulf driving owners’ desire for cost controls.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The iconic brand’s classic unisex style is a bestseller, and beloved for its lightweight ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) material that feels weightless.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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Seattle’s John Schneider and New England’s Eliot Wolf rose up from young nobodies to graduate from Green Bay Packers University, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 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
Adjective
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The ceasefire is already fragile.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The alignment reflects a transactional relationship in which Washington gains access to strategic resources while Caracas seeks revenue and international legitimacy during a fragile transition.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing such as long pants and sleeves and checking for ticks after being outside in tick-prone areas can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Moss can provide shelter for insects like beetles, spiders, ants, cockroaches, and worms.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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