as in lightweight
having little weight
the kitten seemed nearly weightless when I picked her up
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Recent Examples of weightless
Everything is so durably constructed that the digital clutter and emotional discomfort feels weightless.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
The asymmetrical space-age beds, seemingly weightless and floating, appear to meld into its surroundings, all connected via the same monochromatic HI-MACS material.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Mielle Organics Weightless Hair Oil For those with curly or coily hair, this weightless oil is best used as a finishing touch on dry strands or as a mid-week refresh to revive dry hair.
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, a feeling is just weightless.
—Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
The asymmetrical space-age beds, seemingly weightless and floating, appear to meld into its surroundings, all connected via the same monochromatic HI-MACS material.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Mielle Organics Weightless Hair Oil For those with curly or coily hair, this weightless oil is best used as a finishing touch on dry strands or as a mid-week refresh to revive dry hair.
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, a feeling is just weightless.
—Nick Hilden, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weightless
lightweight
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Styles for men and women are available -- all with Allbirds design philosophy that's clean, modern and perfectly simple -- lightweight, bouncy and wildly comfortable.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Layering is key here, so add a lightweight mac (or a blazer), a pair of loafers (or low-heeled boots), and a chic work tote (or a smaller shoulder bag) to keep it smart.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Weightless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weightless. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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