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
Enter Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36, a featherlight chemical sunscreen that goes beyond basic sun care.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Dixeight Nylon Tote Bag Three interior pockets and three exterior pockets—including a discreet zippered pocket that’s perfect for stashing your wallet or keys—come together in this featherlight nylon travel tote.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The show started with dreamy, sheer featherlight weights.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Air Flex frames are engineered to feel featherlight without looking fragile.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The sport is also distinguished by its featherlight equipment, with boots weighing about a pound and skis clocking in at less than two.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Her angelic, featherlight, now instantly recognizable vocals supply their own kind of soothing high.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Aldo Loffy Loafer Sneakers, $56 with code The most shocking detail about Aldo’s loafer sneakers are their featherlight feel.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Bier has racked up awards at the annual Indiana Brewers' Cup on the strength of its German wheat beers, such as the Weizengoot, a crisp brew that's as pleasant to drink as any craft beer thanks to its featherlight body and gently spiced flavor.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Dixeight Nylon Tote Bag Three interior pockets and three exterior pockets—including a discreet zippered pocket that’s perfect for stashing your wallet or keys—come together in this featherlight nylon travel tote.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The show started with dreamy, sheer featherlight weights.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Air Flex frames are engineered to feel featherlight without looking fragile.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The sport is also distinguished by its featherlight equipment, with boots weighing about a pound and skis clocking in at less than two.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Her angelic, featherlight, now instantly recognizable vocals supply their own kind of soothing high.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Aldo Loffy Loafer Sneakers, $56 with code The most shocking detail about Aldo’s loafer sneakers are their featherlight feel.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Bier has racked up awards at the annual Indiana Brewers' Cup on the strength of its German wheat beers, such as the Weizengoot, a crisp brew that's as pleasant to drink as any craft beer thanks to its featherlight body and gently spiced flavor.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherlight
lightweight
Adjective
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This eye cream has a lightweight feel that absorbs into your skin without a greasy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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That balance—enhancing performance while preserving appearance—supports applications that need lightweight fabrics as well as sectors with more technical needs.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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