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
The featherlight Gramercy Wide-leg Linen Pants are triple discounted and ideal for long travel days, especially when paired with a silky-smooth everyday striped tee that encourages all-day, roomy comfort.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Woven through Visible Cloaks’ beautiful, featherlight album was a hope for serenity, a desire for peace that never came to pass.
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Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
What truly enhances its portability is its featherlight 2.7-pound weight and the integrated Wi-Fi router, meaning there's no separate device to pack.
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Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Made of 100 percent European flax linen, both the tank and shorts are breathable and featherlight, making even the hottest days comfortable.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Plus, honeyed florals and featherlight gourmands.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.
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Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Smith’s Lowdown 2s are unfussy, featherlight, and tough enough to survive four years of constant travel.
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Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
4 Feb. 2026
The show started with dreamy, sheer featherlight weights.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Woven through Visible Cloaks’ beautiful, featherlight album was a hope for serenity, a desire for peace that never came to pass.
—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
What truly enhances its portability is its featherlight 2.7-pound weight and the integrated Wi-Fi router, meaning there's no separate device to pack.
—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Made of 100 percent European flax linen, both the tank and shorts are breathable and featherlight, making even the hottest days comfortable.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Plus, honeyed florals and featherlight gourmands.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.
—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Smith’s Lowdown 2s are unfussy, featherlight, and tough enough to survive four years of constant travel.
—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
4 Feb. 2026
The show started with dreamy, sheer featherlight weights.
—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherlight
lightweight
Adjective
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The weather service said people should drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing and use air conditioning.
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Save on lightweight tanks, breezy shorts, easy skirts, and travel-ready tote bags that are ideal for everything from beach days to airport terminals.
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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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