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
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The lightweight six-inch diffuser strikes the right balance between portability and performance.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
Channeling its sartorial craftsmanship into tailored and more casual looks, the lineup stood out for its lightweight, yet cocooning suits defined by regular pants and double-breasted blazers, in a balance of rigor and softness.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Made mostly of lightweight aluminum, she was built for speed.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The lightweight six-inch diffuser strikes the right balance between portability and performance.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The mill, operating in Mexico and China, produces selvedge fabrics using hemp and recycled cotton, available in a diverse range of weights, from lightweight shirting to robust 15.5 oz. constructions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
Channeling its sartorial craftsmanship into tailored and more casual looks, the lineup stood out for its lightweight, yet cocooning suits defined by regular pants and double-breasted blazers, in a balance of rigor and softness.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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The ask by Mayor Cherelle Parker on Thursday comes more than a week after an 18-year Temple University student fell from a light pole after the Eagles won the NFC championship and later died.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mark once gave me an Armoury safari jacket, the very same one worn by the character in my novel, and its light, unflappable linen proved perfect for my summer readings around Germany and Switzerland that year.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lively’s Lily Bloom is a cipher for the millennial woman resisting the pull of becoming her boomer mother.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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For decades, Patricia McGlone was a cipher, a ghost.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
1 Dec. 2024
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The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hang it in a small bathroom for over-the-toilet storage or in the laundry room for detergent and stain removers—this versatile cabinet can do it all.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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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
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The weightless formula comes in four shades and blends in seamlessly, which is why celebs like Hailey Bieber swear by it.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Key Ingredients: Argan oil; a weightless, flexible polymer; and an anti-static agent Size: 250 ml / 8.5 fl.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 July 2024
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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
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The owner, knowing that his establishment is at capacity and taking into consideration the troublesome nobodies who are seeking entry, brusquely sends them away.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Menzel — who also provided additional contributions to the piece — effortlessly balances the different sides of her character, building something that feels deeply tangible yet fragile and completely unique.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The ceasefire and hostage release plan is very fragile.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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The windows leak, the gutters need cleaning, insects are making their way inside and, to make matters worse, Rolf has a hard time keeping a carer.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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In addition to butterflies, the mountain supports 195 species of birds, 13 reptile species, six amphibian species, small mammals, and rare insects such as the San Francisco Forktail Damselfly, according to San Bruno Mountain Watch.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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