as in light
having little weight
it's going to be hot, so wear mostly lightweight clothing
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as in cipher
a person of no importance or influence
among astronomers she's considered a lightweight
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Recent Examples of lightweight
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
These cooling sheet masks (made out of lightweight Tencel) are loaded with 15% cica and three weights of hyaluronic acid to soothe and plump.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
But those facilities were lightweights compared with what’s coming.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Defined by a nylon upper, the first in its class, the non-leather fabrication gives the sneaker an extremely lightweight feel.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
These cooling sheet masks (made out of lightweight Tencel) are loaded with 15% cica and three weights of hyaluronic acid to soothe and plump.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
After knocking out Charles Jourdain in late June, the 27-year-old moved up to lightweight to face hard-hitting Drew Dober on the main card of UFC Denver.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
But those facilities were lightweights compared with what’s coming.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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While most of the snow is expected to be light, heavy snow will set in across northern New England states in the afternoon, with Maine expected to see between 4 and 8 inches.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The front area of the building will hold office space with a shop area in back for light maintenance on equipment.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lottie works best as an enigma, a cipher for the beliefs and the often capricious actions of the group.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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On the one hand, this is great, as any app can incorporate these ciphers and keep your data safe.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
28 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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With any luck, a little digestive distress will be just a small trade-off for getting past your illness and feeling like yourself again.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nudie Jeans has a big idea for a new small retail concept.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Introducing the dolce vita bob: a collarbone-grazing cut with soft, weightless waves — and heaps of retro Italian glamour.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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Westman Atelier Vital Pressed Skin Care Powder $75 NORDSTROM The clean, weightless powder melts into the skin to smooth out pores and mattify shine; over time, its active ingredients can help regulate sebum production.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those free passes were a frequent abuse of the law in the past, and low-profile corporate nobodies got away with them for years.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Newborn caterpillars are too fragile to endure the sort of violent conflicts observed in other territorial animals, from ants to elephants, which can be deadly.—
Becky Ferreira,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Israel resumed its ground operation in Gaza on March 19 after negotiations to extend a fragile ceasefire involving an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners failed.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Their main food sources are energy-rich liquids, such as the honeydew produced by insects like scale bugs and mealybugs and nectar secreted from specialized glands on plants.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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These attract a variety of beneficial insects including parasitoid wasps, lacewings, and syrphid flies, all of which feed on aphids, whiteflies, insects eggs, and other garden pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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