as in lightweight
having little weight
the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor
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Recent Examples of featherlight
Start the day with beignets, little squares of featherlight doughnuts, at Café du Monde in the heart of the French Quarter, near the cathedral.
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Natasha Langan, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The featherlight brightener is a cult-favorite for a reason.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Infused with real silk extracts, this featherlight primer creates a smooth, velvety base that effortlessly blurs pores, fine lines and wrinkles.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket $239 at REI This Patagonia jacket’s featherlight, flexible material is game for nearly any activity from hiking to skiing.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to bakuchiol, this featherlight serum also contains vitamin C, a powerhouse antioxidant that helps to brighten dark spots and firm the skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
With cascading synths accented with gentle digital squeaks atop a simple pulsating beat, the track is refreshingly featherlight, made even more delicate by Diamond’s wispy vocals front and center.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 23 Sep. 2024
Her ease with melody and the featherlight articulation of heavy emotions position Krieger among the most disarming, hypnotizing singer-songwriters to emerge in recent years.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024
This compact Samsonite carry-on suitcase is not only featherlight, clocking in at just 7.5 pounds, but also has the right dimensions for any low-cost European flight at 14 x 9 x 22 inches.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Natasha Langan, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Touche Eclat Awakening Concealer Click Pen, $40
The featherlight brightener is a cult-favorite for a reason.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Infused with real silk extracts, this featherlight primer creates a smooth, velvety base that effortlessly blurs pores, fine lines and wrinkles.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket $239 at REI This Patagonia jacket’s featherlight, flexible material is game for nearly any activity from hiking to skiing.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to bakuchiol, this featherlight serum also contains vitamin C, a powerhouse antioxidant that helps to brighten dark spots and firm the skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
With cascading synths accented with gentle digital squeaks atop a simple pulsating beat, the track is refreshingly featherlight, made even more delicate by Diamond’s wispy vocals front and center.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 23 Sep. 2024
Her ease with melody and the featherlight articulation of heavy emotions position Krieger among the most disarming, hypnotizing singer-songwriters to emerge in recent years.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024
This compact Samsonite carry-on suitcase is not only featherlight, clocking in at just 7.5 pounds, but also has the right dimensions for any low-cost European flight at 14 x 9 x 22 inches.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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