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
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Available in regular, tall, and petite lengths and sizes XS to 3X, these white pants are so smart to have on hand for summer outfits, thanks to their versatile color and lightweight design.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 10 May 2025
Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
For right now, a Studio Nicholson trench coat that fit even better IRL, and a lightweight knit from Aurelee acted as perfect foil for weather that’s still in limbo.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
For the new season, look to lightweight fabrics like linen, and make life easier with a suit set.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Available in regular, tall, and petite lengths and sizes XS to 3X, these white pants are so smart to have on hand for summer outfits, thanks to their versatile color and lightweight design.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
And if your mom is also a lightweight who can't finish a 6-ounce pour in one go, the 6-ounce size is also compatible with the small MagSlider lid ($10).
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
For right now, a Studio Nicholson trench coat that fit even better IRL, and a lightweight knit from Aurelee acted as perfect foil for weather that’s still in limbo.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightweight
Adjective
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To close out the show, Lopez donned a light brown dress with metallic gold closures at the neck and waist as well as a plunging, ab-bearing neckline.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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This dirt cake is light and fluffy but decadent enough for adults to love, too.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Elsewhere, Jonathan and Ana made a smart strategic decision after figuring out how to use a cipher to decode a message into English.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the hands of a lesser actor and director, Laura might have been a frustrating cipher.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Ellie finds a small fishing boat to take her across the water to the aquarium.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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To meet rising demand, companies sprang up and began churning out rides – smaller versions for traveling carnivals and larger ones for town squares and amusement parks.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Tell me a little bit about the technical side of filming a dwarf and an elf together.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2022
Adjective
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Perfect for those no-makeup makeup days, this weightless, breathable formula evens tone, softens imperfections, and leaves skin looking fresh, dewy, and beautiful.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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This fluid sunscreen blends seamlessly into the skin and feels completely weightless.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
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And maybe that’s a metaphor for the way a lot of middle-class nobodies feel.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
13 May 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
Adjective
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For Testers The focus shifts from maintaining fragile scripts tied to UI elements to ensuring robust, conceptual test coverage.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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As neo-colonial dynamics among the expatriate community unravel, this fragile bond becomes his only refuge from an impending collapse into solitude or barbarism.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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And Swainson’s hawks have been known to follow behind tractors and other farm equipment to nab insects and rodents that get flushed out.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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The restaurant violated 15 standards, including dead insects in back dry storage area and a mattress in the dumpster area.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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