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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.
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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
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
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As someone who’s curious about lightweight backpacking but unwilling to leave behind my 350-page novel, cutting my pack’s base weight could be my window into the ultralight world.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Nemo Dragonfly Osmo 2p Tent for $375 ($125 off) REI The Dragonfly Osmo is a slightly lighter tent than the Mayfly above, aimed at ultralight backpackers who want a freestanding tent.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My mom is constantly running errands, so donning a lightweight, comfortable layer just makes sense.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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This travel umbrella is lightweight and protects users from the sun.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ultralightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultralightweight. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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