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as in slightness
the state or quality of having little weight
the first thing I noticed about the little bird was its lightness; I could hardly tell I was holding it in my hand
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as in cheerfulness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
the inappropriate lightness of the anchorman's tone while he was reading the story of the freak accident in which people had died
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as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the photographer was concerned that the lightness of the background would cast the main subject into shadow
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Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Cassandra Jenkins: My Light, My Destroyer Throughout Cassandra Jenkins’ 2021 breakthrough An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, the New York singer-songwriter mined a deep well of grief through vulnerable spoken word and gossamer-light art pop, eventually finding both lightness and a way through.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite its lightness, the new Asus laptop packs a range of impressive features.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.
—Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Do bring a lightness Conversations relating to conflict are often uncomfortable, as many people lack the skills or confidence to navigate disagreements.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Cassandra Jenkins: My Light, My Destroyer Throughout Cassandra Jenkins’ 2021 breakthrough An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, the New York singer-songwriter mined a deep well of grief through vulnerable spoken word and gossamer-light art pop, eventually finding both lightness and a way through.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite its lightness, the new Asus laptop packs a range of impressive features.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.
—Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Lightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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