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
  • Sherpani Meridian 22-inch Carry-on The Sherpani Meridian has an ultralight polycarbonate shell that the brand calls crush-proof and chip-resistant.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This means that, in a matter of seconds, the concept can be converted from a closed sports coupe to an open, ultralight convertible.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The lightweight, breathable fabric kept us cool even in hot, humid weather, and the stretchy material moved with us all day long.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • If this is your hair type, prioritize lightweight detangling products and sprays—Cavalcante likes Amika and Oribe’s formulas—and work through knots extra gently.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Ultralightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultralightweight. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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