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
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Apply a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to restore hydration.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Free Assembly Cozy Yarn Turtleneck Sweater This best-selling lightweight ribbed turtleneck sweater is made from cozy yarn, which is a soft fabric that feels supple against skin and is machine-washable while keeping its shape.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Here, slip into H&M’s leather moto jacket with a pair of The Frankie Shop trousers and Guest in Residence’s lightweight polo sweater in ivory.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Apply a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to restore hydration.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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This creamy lipstick provides your pout with full coverage, delivering a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional finish that is transfer-proof and lightweight.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Free Assembly Cozy Yarn Turtleneck Sweater This best-selling lightweight ribbed turtleneck sweater is made from cozy yarn, which is a soft fabric that feels supple against skin and is machine-washable while keeping its shape.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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This creamy, cooling mask pulls out impurities with marine enzymes, bentonite, and kaolin, transforming from deep green to light green to show off its progress.Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images Bitcoin bounced on Tuesday, rising with other risk assets as traders digested a light inflation reading.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ferreira struggles a bit more to find the depth in her role; her character comes off as merely a cipher, a stand-in for an audience similarly positioned as outsiders.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s picks For decades, Patricia McGlone was a cipher, a ghost.Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Reata at the Rodeo, a smaller but no less impressive version of the Southwestern steakhouse in downtown Fort Worth, will open at 11 a.m. Jan. 17 and will serve all day most days.Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Does this mean that community and small banks will struggle?Michael Abbott, Forbes, 13 Jan. 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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Essentially, opting for something water-based, yet rich in weightless hydrators is best.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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His long legs give him an athletic, almost weightless stride that seems effortless on and off stage.Yoh Phillips, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Chinese economy slowed in the third quarter of this year, its property market remains in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn’t quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline The result is a slickly polished slice of mainstream entertainment that portrays the city’s legal system as a precious yet fragile institution.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Use either a horticultural oil or systemic insecticide if these insects are noted, following label instructions.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Tours offer a chance to learn how district ecologists are improving the region’s watersheds by expanding the populations of mussels, crayfish, insects and fish.Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Lightweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightweight. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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