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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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Handcrafted in small batches, these blends are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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After all, why listen to a podcast with two nobodies co-hosting when a listener can get an hour from a familiar celebrity.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 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
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 12 Apr. 2026.
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