as in lightweight
having little weight
the kitten seemed nearly weightless when I picked her up
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Recent Examples of weightless
The problem is that an incoming warhead could reach a speed of 15,000 miles an hour, and in the weightless environment of space it could be accompanied by coated balloons that would be indistinguishable from an actual warhead.
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William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
And considering mineral sunscreens have a reputation for being thick, heavy, and generally a little too sunscreen-y, Ilia pulls off a serum-like texture that feels weightless.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Madewell’s Airy Denim fabric has an almost weightless feel that is especially ideal for spring and summer travel, offering the structure of jeans while remaining remarkably breathable and comfortable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The neutrino is a nearly weightless particle that sails through matter like a phantasm.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
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William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
And considering mineral sunscreens have a reputation for being thick, heavy, and generally a little too sunscreen-y, Ilia pulls off a serum-like texture that feels weightless.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Madewell’s Airy Denim fabric has an almost weightless feel that is especially ideal for spring and summer travel, offering the structure of jeans while remaining remarkably breathable and comfortable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The neutrino is a nearly weightless particle that sails through matter like a phantasm.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weightless
lightweight
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More recently, footage released Wednesday showed Gaethje using the FBI Headquarters as part of his preparation for his lightweight title fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Available in various nude shades ranging from dark to light, these lightweight and breathable shorts prevent chafing while smoothing your midsection.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Weightless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weightless. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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