ultralightweight

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Recent Examples of ultralightweight This is one of the reasons the EQXX can get away with ultralightweight aluminum brake rotors, rather than conventional cast-iron or even carbon-ceramic discs. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 24 July 2022 A couple weeks prior to meeting Glen, my college buddy Dan Buettner invited me to join a group of his friends on an ultralightweight hike through Utah’s Buckskin Gulch—led by, according to Dan, a mythical legend named Glen Van Peski. Ali Selim, Outside Online, 14 July 2021 But there are other, ultralightweight solutions that sink in like the essences and toners of one’s skin-care routine. New York Times, 6 July 2021 Besides that, its hood and arms are made from Patagonia’s ultralightweight base-layer material, Capilene Cool. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2020 Throughout the mission, particles of dust smacked into the spacecraft’s sample collectors, where they became lodged in an ultralightweight spongy material called aerogel. Sarah Scoles, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultralightweight
Adjective
  • In some bird restoration programs, biologists use ultralight aircraft to train young birds on migration corridors and wintering areas.
    Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • The Wingman does bring along significant weight, however, basing in at 551 lb (250 kg) – much more than most camping toppers and comparable to an ultralight full-floored slide-in truck camper.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Adjective
  • If your wardrobe could use a few more lightweight pieces to get you through the rest of the season, Amazon has plenty of breezy options to choose from.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • On cooler-than-average days, a lightweight pair in breathable fabrics like linen or silk can be just as comfortable as a skirt or dress.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026

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“Ultralightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultralightweight. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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