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 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
  • The Néo7 Alpine seems like a handy, little featherlight adventure knife that could serve well as a primary knife for ultralight activities like rock climbing or as a complement to other knives and tools for less weight-conscious endeavors.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • This one has a sleek, ultralight design that makes vacuum cleaning less exhausting.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • The weather service said people should drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing and use air conditioning.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Save on lightweight tanks, breezy shorts, easy skirts, and travel-ready tote bags that are ideal for everything from beach days to airport terminals.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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“Ultralightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultralightweight. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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